HC Deb 07 April 1914 vol 60 c1782
14. Sir J. D. REES

asked the Under-Secretary for India if he will state when the Government of India proposes to put forward a comprehensive and inclusive estimate of the cost of establishing a new capital at Delhi; and whether the figure given by the Viceroy on 24th March, namely, £6,000,000, is to be regarded as having more finality than the preceding estimate of £4,000,000?

Mr. C. ROBERTS

The final estimates for the new capital are expected from India very shortly. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative. Detailed plans and estimates based on carefully ascertained requirements are likely to have more finality than a rough forecast.