§ 75. Mr. Snowasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the intentions of the Seychelles Government concerning the island of Aldabra; and what consultations have taken place between his Department and the Royal Geographical Society and the Natural History Museum concerning the unique fauna on the island.
§ Mr. HopkinsonThe Government of Seychelles are proposing to lease the Aldabra group of islands to a Mr. H. Savy who, it is understood, intends to develop the commercial exploitation of the mangrove timber on the main island of Aldabra. As regards the second part of the Question, my right hon. Friend is in urgent consultation with the Governor with the object of safeguarding the rare 39W fauna of this island which is, I understand, of important scientific interest, and my right hon. Friend will consult the appropriate scientific authorities when he has received the further information which he has asked the Governor to furnish.