HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 c859
28. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the total sum so far expended on the Caura Dam in Trinidad; whether it is proposed to complete the dam; and whether he is satisfied that this project has been satisfactorily handled by the Government of Trinidad.

Mr. Creech Jones

Approximately £686,250 has been spent on the construction of the dam and on the acquisition of the site. The Trinidad Government have arranged for their Consulting Engineers to visit the Colony to report on all aspects of the position regarding the Caura Dam.

Mr. Hynd

is my right hon. Friend aware that there is considerable feeling in Trinidad about this project, and particularly about its finances? Will he expedite these inquiries?

Mr. Creech Jones

I am getting further information in regard to it.