§ 32. Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement as to the nature of the development scheme in Uganda estimated to cost approximately £2,000,000.
§ Colonel StanleyThe scheme comprises a comprehensive six-year programme of development under the headings of Education, Health, Natural Resources, Social Welfare, Communications and Research at a cost of approximately £5,000,000. Of this, application will be made for £2,300,000 under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act. A copy of the scheme is being placed in the Library.
§ Mr. RileyMay I ask how the policy is going to be carried out? Is it by a special committee or by the Colonial Government?
§ Colonel StanleyNo, Sir. The Colonial Government will, of course, carry out the scheme.