§ 29. Lieut.-Colonel McDONNELLasked 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. AMERYNo decision has yet been arrived at as to the precise allocation of the funds which will be provided by the proposed loan.
34. Mr. SANDEMANasked 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. AMERYLegislation 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. THOMASPrior 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. AMERYI will endeavour to see that the Schedules of the Bill are prepared in advance, and we will give all the information we can.