26. Mr. Bonfieldasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the several alterations to the draft Bill on Income Tax in Kenya recommended by the Select Committee; and whether, in view of the substantial nature of the changes recommended and the heavy administrative labour involved, he will make representations to the Government of Kenya on the matter?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThe first draft Bill was published in October and a revised Bill was drafted in January. The revised draft was introduced into Council in March and referred to a Select Committee of Council which, I am given to understand, made some alterations and presented a unanimous report to Council. The Bill was passed on 19th April. I have not yet received copies of the report of the Select Committee or of the Ordinance as now enacted.