§ 3. Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress has been made in drilling for oil in Barbados; and with what results.
§ Mr. HareFour exploratory wells have been drilled by the Barbados Gulf Oil Company since 1953. No oil has been found, but one well contained natural gas in commercial quantities which will be used to supplement the island's domestic supply. A fifth well is to be drilled.