48. Colonel Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINEKasked what steps are being taken in the Colonies and Protectorates of West Africa to ascertain the attitude of local opinion both native and European upon the effects, political and economic, of the proposed tax on edible oil nuts?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWBefore the proposed duty can be levied, the Ordinances imposing it will have to be discussed in the Legislative Councils of the Colonies, in which local opinion, both European and native, is duly represented. It is also open to anyone to make representations to me through the Governor. The proposal has already been much discussed in the local newspapers.
§ 49. Colonel Lord HENRY CAVENDISH-BENTINCKasked whether any further opportunity for Parliamentary discussion will be provided before the suggested tax on palm kernels is actually imposed?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe matter has already been very fully discussed, and I do not consider that any further opportunity for discussion is required.