§ 70. Mr. P. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for War what progress is being made with building the new Army camp at Nairobi; how many local people are at present employed on the work; and for how long it is expected that such employment will last.
§ Mr. SoamesWork is expected to begin this summer and to continue for about three years. A few labourers are now employed on preliminary work. I cannot estimate closely the number required for the main contract, but it is likely to be over 1,000.