HC Deb 11 May 1931 vol 252 c803
34. Mr. SANDHAM

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the Government has contributed or is contributing to the Nile irrigation schemes; if so, how much; what is the total cost of the scheme; and when it is anticipated it will be completed?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

His Majesty's Government have not contributed, and are not contributing, to any Nile irrigation scheme.

Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether any negotiations are in progress between His Majesty's Government and Abyssinia regarding the waters of Lage Tsana?

Mr. HENDERSON

Surely I must have notice of a question like that. It does not arise out of the answer.

HON. MEMBERS

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