HC Deb 30 July 1959 vol 610 cc653-4
7. Mr. G. M. Thomson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the future of the Shire River Development scheme in Nyasaland, with particular reference to reclamation of land for African agriculture.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

As the reply is detailed I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Thomson

In the meantime, can the right hon. Gentleman say what sort of scale of operation is envisaged, what will be the capital expenditure, and what the timetable is likely to be?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Answer takes up two and a half pages of foolscap, and it would be very unwise to try to summarise it at this stage.

Following are the details:

    cc653-4
  1. SHIRE VALLEY PROJECT 528 words