§ 56. Mr. Albuasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what progress is being made with the geological survey of the Somaliland Protectorate.
§ Mr. J. AmeryMost of the basement rocks covering one quarter of the Protectorate have been geologically mapped by the Geological Survey. The sedimentary rocks covering the rest of the Protectorate are being intensively surveyed by oil companies. Large deposits of high-grade gypsum/anhydrite near Barbera are being evaluated. Small deposits of tin, beryl and columbite have been discovered.