§ Mr. GUINNESSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any steps 30W are being taken to promote the development of the Mauritius hemp industry?
Mr. THOMASIn view of the poor export market for Mauritius hemp or aloe fibre, attempts have been made to develop the manufacture in the Colony of bags made of this fibre. Arrangements have now been made for the visit of an expert in this manufacture to advise on the prospects of development of this local industry. He left this country at the beginning of April.