§ 20. Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, whether he can give the House any information regarding the locality in which oil has been discovered in Somaliland; whether such locality is within the sphere of influence of the British Government; and whether any efforts are being made to develop this discovery?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Harcourt)Indications of oil have been discovered about 28 miles from Berbera and within our sphere of influence. I am considering, in consultation with my expert advisers, what further steps should be taken in the matter.