HC Deb 30 September 1931 vol 257 c344
15. Colonel GRETTON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government is investigating the gold resources of the British Empire with a view to their development; and if they have information or reports on any considerable undeveloped gold-bearing formations in West Africa or elsewhere?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Sir Robert Hamilton)

The numerous Government geological surveys and departments throughout the Empire are continually engaged in investigations which include gold resources. The Government have no reports for publication.

Mr. MARLEY

Will the research department find out how they manage to bury this gold in Paris and New York, once it has been dug up?