§ Sir R. THOMASasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the suitability of the sudd of the Upper Nile for paper-making, any attempt has been made to develop it commercially in this or any other way, and thus open up a new industry in the Sudan.
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir. Efforts have been made, but they have hitherto proved fruitiest' owing to the prohibitive cost of transport.