HC Deb 28 June 1944 vol 401 c728W
Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for India whether a complete survey of India's wealth in coal, oil, iron ores and other mineral deposits has been made; and if not, will he take steps to have such a survey made at the earliest possible moment after the war.

Mr. Amery

The Geological Survey of India has been continuously engaged in this task since 1851 and has published the results of its researches in a series of Reports, including an annual survey of production which is consolidated in a quinquennial review of development.