HC Deb 25 October 1950 vol 478 c2779
16. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why it is intended to reintroduce a poll tax in the Seychelles in view of its abolition 25 years ago and the fact that large numbers of the inhabitants are landless wage-earners who live mainly on imported food.

Mr. J. Griffiths

My hon. Friend has be misinformed. The Government of Seychelles has, at present, no intention of reintroducing a poll tax.