Environment, Food and Rural Affairs seventh report British waterways
Language: English Series: HC ; 345-IPublication details: London UK Parliament 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:- 386.1 $2 18
Terms of reference -- Report -- Summary --Introduction -- Improvements to British Waterways' network over the past decade -- Impact of recent grant reductions -- Funding levels in the comprehensive spending review 2007 period -- Changes to British Waterways' financial and regulatory framework -- Bristish Waterways' commercial activities -- Potential for growth in leisure use of the waterways network -- British Waterways' relationship with its users -- Bristish Waterways' partnership working -- British Waterways's relationship with government -- Conclusions and recommendations
Expresses concern at the implications of likely lower grant levels from 2008-09 to 2010-11 and on British Waterways' (BW) ability to maintain the waterways network to an acceptable standard. Recommends that BW and Defra work together closely to agree a settlement that ensures the long-term stability of the waterways network.