§ 62. Mr. RAMSDENasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in accordance with the recommendation of the Imperial Conference, steps have been taken to establish further agricultural colleges and research stations similar to the one existing in Trinidad and the Amani Institute?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which was given to a similar question asked by him on the 8th December last. The whole subject is being examined by the Empire Marketing Board, in consultation with the various authorities concerned, and will it is hoped be considered by the Imperial Agricultural Research Conference next October.
§ 65. Mr. RAMSDENasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether the Government of Australia propose establishing a research station in New Guinea on the lines of the proposals of the Imperial Conference?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI have no information regarding the establishment of a research station in New Guinea; but I may perhaps add that consideration is being given by His Majesty's Government in the Commonwealth of Australia, in consultation with the Empire Marketing Board, to the possibility of establishing a research station in Northern Australia which would serve for the examination of problems affecting the Southern Pacific.