HC Deb 09 March 1925 vol 181 cc905-6
16. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how much has been spent in the Crown Colonies during each of the last three years on transport development; and what is the approximate value of such uncompleted development work now in hand?

Mr. AMERY

The figures at my disposal do not enable me to answer the hon. Member's question without reference to the Colonies concerned. I may perhaps add that the preparation of a complete return of the expenditure of all the Colonial Governments on road and rail development and on harbour works would be a laborious matter, but if the hon. Member will be so good as to communicate with me I will endeavour to see whether approximate figures could not be given sufficient to meet his purpose.