§ 18. Sir R. HAMILTONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, having regard to the fact that the proposed loan of £10,000,000 is for the development of the East African territories as a whole, he will have a suitable map placed in the Tea Room showing the routes of railways that may be projected; and whether he can make any statement as to the sum that it is proposed should be allocated for research purposes?
§ Mr. AMERYI have not yet received all the recommendations of the Governments concerned. As soon as they are available I hope to be able to furnish the information desired by the hon. Member.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONWill the right hon. Gentleman give an answer to the second part of my question?
§ Mr. AMERYI am looking into that. I am not quite sure what the proportion will be, but I hope that the amount will be substantial.
§ Sir R. HAMILTONWhen will the Colonial Secretary be able to let us have the information?
§ Mr. AMERYWhen I bring in the Bill with its schedule. I hope then to be able to show the general amount of the allocation.
§ 26. Mr. W. BAKERasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he is taking steps to see that all railway schemes in East Africa are designed to serve the best interests of the total area rather than the special interests of any Protectorate; and whether he will give an assurance that the House will have an opportunity to discuss the detailed schemes before any final plans are confirmed?
§ Mr. AMERYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. There will be an opportunity of raising the question of East African development on the Bill for the Guaranteed Loan, but I hardly think that the House will wish to discuss the details of particular proposals.