§ 28. Mr. WADDINGTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if it has yet been decided to construct a deep-water pier at Port Kilindini, Mombasa, to avoid the present method of all ships having to be loaded and unloaded by means of lighters; and if he is aware that, in addition to the extra freights caused by steamer delays, the cost of lighterage averages over 12s. per ton of cargo and is a serious charge upon East African producers and consumers?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYI am fully aware of the necessity for improved facilities at Kilindini, and consideration of the construction of a deep-water wharf is well advanced.