§ 62. Mr. Sydney Irvingasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent thorium, titanium and pyrochlore have been found in Nyasaland; to which companies prospecting licences have been granted: and to what extent these discoveries will assist the economic development of Nyasaland.
§ Mr. ProfumoIt has been known for some time that all three minerals exist in Nyasaland and occurrences so far located are being investigated. I am asking the Governor for more detailed information and will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.