Oil Leases (Compensation)

HC Deb 08 May 1957 vol 569 cc970-1

33. Sir L. Plummer

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how far the United States oil companies, Conoco Somal Limited and Standard Vacuum Oil Company, now negotiating for oil leases with the Government of Somaliland, are indicating their willingness to compensate Somaliland farmers and others whose livelihoods may be adversely affected by their operations.

Mr. Profumo

Both companies have indicated their willingness to pay compensation to the occupiers of land.