British Waterways Act 1974
An Act to empower the British Waterways Board to construct works and to acquire lands; to confer further powers on the Board; and for other purposes. [31st July 1974]

WHEREAS—

(1) By the Transport Act 1962 the British Waterways Board (in this Act referred to as "the Board") were established:

(2) It is the duty of the Board under the Transport Act 1962 and the Transport Act 1968 (inter alia) to provide to such extent as they may think expedient services and facilities on the inland waterway...