§ Captain CUNNINGHAM-REIDasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if his attention has been drawn to the existing water supply of the Colony of Trinidad; and whether, in view of the importance of adequate water supply to the health of the community, he will consider putting into force the Quare River scheme or some similar scheme for the amelioration of the water supply?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes, Sir. The Governor of Trinidad has been authorised to proceed with the scheme, and the necessary arrangments for beginning the works are in hand.