§ Sir E. RAMSDENasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he can give any information as to the present state of the manganese industry on the Gold Coast?
Mr. THOMASI am glad to say that the exports of manganese from the Gold Coast have recently increased considerably, as shown by e following figures for the last three years:
Tons. 1933 265,000 1934 339,000 1935 399,000 It is anticipated that there will be a further increase in the present year.