HC Deb 09 December 1963 vol 686 c43W
Mr. Tavern

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps are being taken to carry out a survey of Bechuanaland water resources.

Mr. Fisher

Provision has been made under the current development plan, which covers the period to March, 1966, for a survey of ground water resources. An approach has been made to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations for assistance in a study of the water resources of the Okavango.