§ Mr. SWANasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the potentialities of the undeveloped Colony of British Guiana and the need for developing the mineral and forest resources of that Colony, he will take immediate steps to appoint, as Commissioner of Lands and Mines for British Guiana, an officer of practical experience in mining and forestry?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYThe appointment of Commissioner of Lands and Mines, British Guiana, is not vacant. When a vacancy occurs care will be taken to appoint an officer fully qualified to discharge the duties of the post.