HC Deb 23 November 1925 vol 188 c896
29. Lieut.-Colonel McDONNELL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proportion of the loan of £10,000,000 to be spent on East African transport has been assigned to research?

Mr. AMERY

No decision has yet been arrived at as to the precise allocation of the funds which will be provided by the proposed loan.

34. Mr. SANDEMAN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether legislation will be proposed during the present. Session for carrying into effect the recent Cabinet decision to accept the recommendation of the East Africa Commission in regard to a transport loan for £10,000,000?

Mr. AMERY

Legislation will be introduced as early as possible in the coming Session to give effect to the Cabinet decision to guarantee loans up to £10,000,000 for developing transport facilities in East Africa.

Mr. THOMAS

Prior to the introduction of the Bill or discussion will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to give the details in advance so that we may know what we are discussing?

Mr. AMERY

I will endeavour to see that the Schedules of the Bill are prepared in advance, and we will give all the information we can.