§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies 472W whether any request has been addressed to His Majesty's Government to sanction exploration by the Government of Uganda of the possibilities of the development of the Lake Albert oilfield at a probable cost of £100,000 from the Colonial Development Fund; and, if so, what decision has been reached on the subject?
§ Dr. SHIELSNo proposal to this effect has yet been received.