§ Sir R. Russellasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what progress is being made with the work on the development of the waters of the Indus basin.
§ Mr. SandysAs the House is already aware, it is the Government of Pakistan which is responsible for the work of the development of the waters of the Indus Basin, subject to the supervision of the International Bank. The British Government, like other contributing Governments, are kept informed by the bank of the progress made. The bank's latest report shows that progress is generally satisfactory on the construction of the dam, barrages and link canals for which contracts have already been let. Bids for additional works have been received, and are being analysed by the bank's consultants.