HC Deb 23 June 1965 vol 714 cc222-3W
69. Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what plans she has to help the Government of British Guiana to secure a modern and comprehensive geological survey of that territory.

Mrs. Castle

The British Guiana Government has its own Geological Survey Department which has been active since 1867. It is largely British staffed. However, we recently told the British Guiana Commissioner in London that we would gladly offer the services of our own Overseas Geological Surveys as well if the British Guiana Government wished this; this matter was carried further yesterday in a meeting here with the British Guiana Minister without Portfolio.