Shire River Development Scheme

Oral Answers to Questions — Nyasaland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 30 July 1959.

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Photo of Mr George Thomson Mr George Thomson , Dundee East 12:00, 30 July 1959

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will make a statement on the future of the Shire River Development scheme in Nyasaland, with particular reference to reclamation of land for African agriculture.

Photo of Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd , Mid Bedfordshire

As the reply is detailed I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Photo of Mr George Thomson Mr George Thomson , Dundee East

In the meantime, can the right hon. Gentleman say what sort of scale of operation is envisaged, what will be the capital expenditure, and what the timetable is likely to be?

Photo of Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd , Mid Bedfordshire

The Answer takes up two and a half pages of foolscap, and it would be very unwise to try to summarise it at this stage.

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