HC Deb 20 February 1946 vol 419 c262W
Captain Blackburn

asked the Prime Minister whether arrangements have been made, or are being made, for a survey of the resources of the British Commonwealth and Empire of uranium and thorium.

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir. We and other Commonwealth Governments have kept under continuous review the availability of these minerals within the Commonwealth and a number of special surveys have been carried out.

Captain Blackburn

asked the Undersecretary of State for India by whom the extensive Indian deposits of thorium is owned.

Mr. A. Henderson

I am asking the Government of India for this information.

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