HC Deb 31 July 1957 vol 574 c214W
Mr. Oram

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent Cooperative organisations in the Gambia are participating in the exploitation of ilmenite, the prospecting for oil and in the development of the palm kernels and groundnuts industries in the Gambia.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Although the Cooperative movement is still in its infancy in the Gambia, a start has been made in connection with the marketing of groundnuts. Palm Kernel production is negligible and is effectively handled by the Gambia Oilseeds Marketing Board. Ilmenite and oil exploration are not considered fit matters for co-operative development in view of the high technical knowledge and finance required.

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