§ 35. Mr. G. Longdenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether steps have been taken to survey the possibilities of mineral development in Fiji and the Western Pacific.
§ Mr. LytteltonIn both Fiji and the British Solomon Islands Protectorate geological surveys are being carried out with assistance under the Colonial Development and Welfare Acts and in both territories private prospecting is also taking place. In Fiji, in addition, the existing gold mining companies continue exploratory work for fresh gold-bearing ores.