asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is proposed to dispose of the ex-German ships now lying at Dar-es-Salaam; what the cost of breaking up these vessels would be; and whether he will consider the possibility of sending them to Durban or some other suitable port to be broken up?

Two German vessels sunk at Dar-es-Salaam have been salved in connection with the clearing of the harbour, and the question of disposing of them is now under consideration. Attempts to obtain offers for their purchase have so far been unsuccessful; the suggestion that they should be sold to ship-breakers will be brought to the Governor's notice. I am not in a position to estimate the cost of breaking-up.