§ 65. Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what salaries are to be paid to the United States geologists and geodetic engineers, respectively, who are being engaged by the Colonial Geo logical Service and the Directorate of Colonial Surveys; whether these salaries were advertised or made known to British scientists; and whether payment of any allowances will be made.
Mr. Creech JonesI would refer the hon. Member to the written reply given to the hon. Member for the Isle of Wight (Sir P. Macdonald) on 29th November.
§ 67. Mr. Piratinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any efforts have been, or are being, made to recruit geologists and geodetic engineers for work in Africa in any other countries besides the U.S.A.
Mr. Creech JonesYes. Efforts have been and are being made to recruit geologists and geodetic surveyors in this country and in the Commonwealth.
§ 66. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what attempts have been made to employ Canadian specialists in Colonial Surveys; and whether Marshall Aid is available for this purpose.
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Mr. Creech JonesNo special attempt has been made to employ Canadian specialists. I am looking into the point raised in the second part of the Question.