asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he can state the new railways contemplated, but not actually commenced, in East Africa; whether in all these cases tenders are being called, or will be called, for their construction from independent firms of standing; and whether, in view of the expenditure of public money, he will, in the interest of economy and, efficiency, adopt this course?

Mr. THOMAS:

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Hull on the Sth of May.