Mr. Dugdaleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will make a statement about the progress made in the official conversations now being held on the Volta river project.
§ Mr. HopkinsonFurther exploratory talks on the Volta River hydro-electric and aluminium scheme have taken place in London between 26th and 30th May. Gold Coast Ministers and representatives of United Kingdom Government Departments, of Aluminium Limited and the British Aluminium Company took part. These talks are now to be followed up next week by a visit to the Gold Coast by United Kingdom Government officials and representatives of the aluminium companies for further exploratory discussions on local conditions.