HC Deb 10 December 1952 vol 509 c434
14. Mr. Dugdale

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in what quantities uranium has been found in Northern Rhodesia.

Mr. Lyttelton

A workable uranium deposit has been discovered and exploratory work is in progress. I cannot disclose the quantities that might be available from this source.

Mr. Dugdale

Is it not a fact that it was stated that large quantities were available—stated, I gather, by a spokesman of the Colonial Office—and can the right hon. Gentleman verify whether that is so?

Mr. Lyttelton

I do not know what is in the ground. I cannot disclose the quantities of uranium, and it would not be in the public interest to disclose how much ore is available from this source.