§ MR. CATHCART WASON (Orkney and Shetland)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if his attention has been directed to the levy of the poll tax in Fiji and its effects upon labour; and if he will take into consideration the expediency of raising revenue by means of other channels.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN, Birmingham, W.)There is no poll tax in Fiji. The whole system of native taxation in the group is at present receiving the close attention of the recently appointed Governor. On learning his views, I shall consider whether any, and, if so, what alterations are advisable.