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Mr. Skinnard
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what surveys have been made, or are contemplated, of water power in British Guiana; and what report has been made of the possibilities of hydro-electric development in the Colony.
Mr. Creech Jones
Surveys of individual falls in the past have pointed to the need for flow gauging over a period of years before any decisions to develop hydro-electric power can be taken. Such gauging is at present in progress at three falls and is being extended to four more. The Governor is considering whether any further action can usefully be taken pending the results of these investigations.