§ 30. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what structural changes have taken place in the docks at Valetta; and why the replanning work has been stopped.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodNo major structural changes have taken place, although essential preliminary works are under way. The replanning work has not been stopped.
§ Mr. AwberyIs the Minister aware that twelve months ago we were promised that work would start on the docks immediately, but apparently nothing has been done, except the making of roads? That was stopped suddenly one month ago. Will the Minister tell us why the road making was stopped? Is he aware that the men have been told that Baileys are encountering some difficulties? If they are, can he tell us what the difficulties are, if they are with the Government?
§ Mr. MacleodThat supplementary question goes a long way wider than the Question on the Order Paper. I should like to look into the question of roads. Much other work has been going on, but I should like to look at that particular point. From the very beginning of this agreement Baileys have 1172 suggested that there should be a wider agreement and a variation of the original plan. Discussions on that matter are still under way.