§ 98. Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the long waiting list of passengers for East African colonies; and whether steps can now be taken to make additional ships available on this route.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe shipping companies are not yet in a position to carry all intending passengers to East Africa. To relieve the congestion my right hon. Friend will provide 250 berths in a troopship outward bound in November, and he hopes to give similar assistance in December.