§ 38. Colonel Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the 1744 various Government railways in the African Colonies are co-operating financially and otherwise with local airway developments and with road transport and bus companies as is now being done elsewhere; and if not, will he urge them to do so as soon as possible to avoid future complications.
§ Colonel StanleyNone of the Government railways in the African territories for which the Colonial Office is responsible, at present participate financially in local airway development, although some Government railways operate road transport service. I entirely agree with my hon. and gallant Friend that the closest co-ordination of all transport activities is desirable. I know that the Colonial Governments share that view, but I will again bring the point to their attention.