§ 8. Mr. WELLOCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what is the estimated cost of carrying out the curtailed programme of work in connection with the reclamation of Back Bay, Bombay?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe estimated total cost of the curtailed programme in connection with the Bombay Back Bay reclamation scheme is Rs. 6½ crores, of which Rs. 5 crores have been incurred up to 31st March, 1927.
§ Colonel DAYCan the noble Lord say when the work will be completed?
§ Earl WINTERTONNo, Sir; not the whole of the work. Some has already been completed.