HC Deb 21 December 1925 vol 189 cc1931-2
14. Mr. ROY WILSON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the forthcoming ground-nut crop in Kano, Nigeria, is estimated at 150,000 tons; and if he is satisfied that the Government railway is now able to deal expeditiously with all produce requiring transport from Kano to Lagos?

Mr. AMERY

The Nigerian Government, in anticipation of a large crop, have purchased 12 additional locomotives and have taken steps to secure additional locomotive drivers to cope with the traffic. I hope that the resources of the railway will enable it to deal satisfactorily with all the produce offered for transport to Lagos.