§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a concession for the development of the iron-ore deposits at Mirampa, Sierra Leone, has been granted by the paramount chief; if he will state the name of the concessionaire; and whether the concession was granted after consultation with, upon the advice of, and in full agreement with His Majesty's Government?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes, Sir. The concession was granted in 1927 with the knowledge and consent of His 835W Majesty's Government. It is held by the Sierra Leone Development Company, who are now engaged on the exploitation of the deposits.