HC Deb 07 July 1927 vol 208 c1443W
Mr. CAMPBELL

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proportion of the revenues of the Straits, Settlements, Federated Malay States, North Borneo, and Brunei, respectively, was derived directly or indirectly from opium in the last year for which figures are available?

Mr. AMERY

The latest year for which I have complete information as to the proportion to the total revenue of the net revenue derived directly or indirectly from opium, is 1925. The figures are as follows:

Per cent.
Straits Settlements 37.06
Federated Malay States 13.4
North Borneo 24.44
Brunei 20.8