HC Deb 13 November 1929 vol 231 cc2032-3
62. Sir A. LAMBERT WARD

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress is being made with the Tanga-Dar-es-Salaam road in Tanganyika, advocated by the Hilton Young Commission?

Mr. LUNN

My Noble Friend understands that, except for a section of some 35 miles, a practicable road exists between these two points, but he has no information as to whether or when the Tanganyika Government propose to complete the road.

Sir A. LAMBERT WARD

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the road as it exists at present is entirely unsuitable for motor traffic, or at any rate heavy motor traffic, and that the bridges will not carry a weight exceeding 1½ to 2 tons?

Mr. LUNN

I am not aware of that fact, but, as I have said, we have no information as to when it will be completed.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

Will the hon. Gentleman make a special inquiry of the Government of Tanganyika regarding this particular road, as I understand there is a good deal of public feeling about the condition of the bridges?

Mr. LUNN

I will.

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