§ Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the remedial work to make good the defects in the contract for the Takoradi Harbour has now been completed; and whether any recent defects have been discovered?
§ Dr. SHIELSYes, Sir. I understand that the remedial work to be carried out by the contractors has been completed, and that no further defects have been discovered. Discussions are at present proceeding between the Government and the contractors with a view to arriving at a final settlement of accounts as from the end of last year.