§ MR. ALFRED DAVIESI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state the present position of refugees who are returning to their homes in the Transvaal and Orange River territories as regards rent, rates, taxes, and furniture, if removed or damaged.
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINRent payable on occupied property and the ordinary taxes are payable, but rates are not being levied in Johannesburg except in respect of such services as sanitary services; special arrangements have been made to enable the refugees to replace furniture removed or damaged.