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RE-OPENING OF THE NORTHERN REACHES CANAL SYSTEM

Early day motion 1239, tabled 10 January 2011 by David Morris (Conservative). Signed by 11 members.

That this House notes that the Northern Reaches is an historic waterway begun in 1792 linking Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and the Lune Estuary via a branch to Glasson Dock; further notes that since the Second World War the waterway has declined and parts have been filled in; applauds the work of the Lancaster Canal Restoration Partnership in working towards reopening the Northern Reaches; and calls on the whole community to support this important project, rebuilding a unique part of the UK's industrial heritage.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, Conservative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.