§ 15 and 16. Mr. RAMSDENasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) what steps His Majesty's Government propose to take in order to give effect to the recommendations of the Imperial Conference that a chain of research stations should established in appropriate centres in tropical and subtropical parts of the Empire;
(2) what other re catch stations are contemplated in addition to those already existing at Trinidad and Amani?
§ Mr. AMERYThe progressive establishment of a chain of tropical research stations has been recommended by the Imperial Conference to the consideration of the Governments concerned, but I am not yet in a position to indicate what further stations it may prove desirable to develop besides Trinidad and Amani.
§ 24. Mr. RAMSDENasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether the Government of Australia has been approached with a view to establishing a research station for New Guinea?
§ Mr. AMERYThe establishment of a research station in New Guinea would be a matter for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia. I am not in a position to say what action will be taken by that Government in regard to the recommendations of the Imperial Conference on the subject of research.