§ MR. PIERPOINT (Warrington)To ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the works at Famagusta (Cyprus) are intended to extend to the outer harbour or roadstead, or are intended to include only the old harbour at present existing; whether the works have been begun; and what amount of money it is intended to devote to the harbour improvements.
(Answered by Mi'. Secretary Chamberlain.), The works contemplated are the dredging out of the old harbour and of the necessary channel leading to it through the outer harbour. The works contemplated also include the building of a considerable length of wharfwall and reclamation for the purpose of providing quayage. Tenders for the work have been received and are now under my consideration. NO apportionment of the money provided has been made as between the harbour works and railway works which are regarded as part of one scheme.