§ 32. Captain Pluggeasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs what steps are being taken at the present time to develop the oil resources of the Empire by prospecting for and developing oil fields in Canada; and whether any steps are to be taken in the near future to accelerate these activities?
Mr. MacDonaldI understand that considerable activity has taken place in connection with the development of oilfields in the Turner Valley and in other parts of the Province of Alberta. My hon. and gallant Friend will appreciate that the scope and nature of this activity is a matter for the competent Canadian authorities.