§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is satisfied that the inland transport arrangements made in West Africa are adequate to convey the 1945–46 ground-nut harvest from Nigeria, estimated at 300,000 tons, for shipment to the United Kingdom; whether all the locomotives awaiting repair are having spares shipped out as a 230W priority requirement; and if the stacks of food awaiting transport are properly protected against the rainy season.
§ Mr. George HallA review of the transport situation in Nigeria was recently held to ensure that there will be no hold-up of shipments of all essential foodstuffs from that territory. The shortage of locomotives in Nigeria is being met by the transfer of six locomotives from the Gold Coast and extra motor lorries and tyres are also being supplied. The provision of spares for locomotives is being given priority. These measures should achieve the end desired, but a close watch will be kept on developments. Measures taken to secure adequate protection of oilseeds awaiting transport include the erection of supplementary permanent stores, the conversion of military hangars and hutments, and the provision of 1,000 tarpaulins from the United Kingdom.