§ 3. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he can report any progress in the development of the oilfields in Mosul; and whether any progress has been made with the project for the construction of a pipe line from these oilfields to the Mediterranean?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Amery)As regards the first part of the question, I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member on 11th March. As regards the second part of the question, I am not aware what amount of progress has been made, but I understand that the matter is now under the active consideration of the company.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs it the policy of the Colonial Office to urge the development of this oilfield?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman urging its development in view of the rising price of petrol?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODHas an agreement yet been come to by the various interests concerned as to whether the pipe line should come out at Haifa or at Alexandretta?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs it not a fact that the British Government partly controls the capital invested in the company?