§ Sir A. Wilsonasked the Under-Secretary of State for Burma whether he will state on what dates the Burma 2308W legislature agreed to expenditure on the road linking China and Burma; which Shan Chiefs were consulted; and in what terms they gave their assent; and what communications were addressed to, or received by, the hill tribes through whose lands the road passes?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadThe question of expenditure on improvements of the Lashio-Kyuhkok road has not come before the Burma Legislature since the general revenues of Burma have not been concerned. I understand that the expenditure involved would, in the nature of the case, be open to discussion by the Federal Council of Shan Chiefs in the course of consideration of proposed expenditure from the Federal Fund; but I am seeking further information in regard to the relevant proceedings. The hill tribes through whose land the road runs are entirely in the Shan State of North Hsenwi, the Sawbwa of which is a member of the Federal Council.