§ 6. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he is in a position to make a statement regarding the Bombay Back Bay reclamation scheme, and particularly as to what portion of the project is now to be carried out; what the financial loss is estimated to be; and upon whom it will fall?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe present intention of the Government of Bombay is to proceed with the completion of blocks 1, 2 and 8, at the northern and southern extremities of the area covered by the scheme, and in 1927–28 to reconsider the question of continuing and completing the remainder of the scheme. If blocks 1, 2 and 8 only are completed, there may be a loss on the scheme of about £2,675,000, which will fall upon the revenues of Bombay. The question of holding an independent inquiry is now being considered.