§ 6. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what the extension of the railway from Bukeru through Bornu to Maiduguri is likely to cost; and what plans there are for raising the necessary money.
§ Mr. ProfumoThe estimated cost of the Bornu extension is£20 million, much of which is expected to be met from Nigerian resources. An International Bank Mission has recently examined the project and other possible sources of external finance are also being explored.