§ 4. Sir R. Aclandasked the Secretary for State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement on the present position in relation to the proposal to build a second harbour for the Gold Coast at Tema; and, in particular, whether any work has actually begun on or near the site in preparation for the harbour, or when it is expected that such work will begin.
§ Mr. HopkinsonThe proposal of the Gold Coast Government to build a second port for the Gold Coast at Tema has recently been approved by the Legislative Assembly. Surveys of road and railway connections with Tema are almost completed, and it is hoped that construction of these will be started in the near future.
The planning of a proposed township at Tema is also in hand. The Gold Coast Government is declaring a planning area and taking preliminary steps towards the acquisition of the necessary land.
Detailed plans for the construction of the harbour itself are still under examination and, although no constructional work has yet started, plans are far advanced for the preliminary work which must precede the actual construction.
§ Sir R. AclandWill the right hon. Gentleman make sure that everything which can be done through the Colonial Office is done to see that all concerned are seized of the urgent necessity of getting the work completed at the earliest possible date?
§ Mr. HopkinsonYes, Sir.