§ 83. Mr. Skinnardasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies under what agreements and system of tenure the missions operating in Northern Nyasaland hold their lands in the Livingstonia, Florence Bay, Khowe and Mburunji areas, and by what authority the missionaries are imposing an annual tax on peasant farmers occupying holdings in those districts.
Mr. Creech JonesThe lands referred to are held in freehold by the United Free Church of Scotland Mission. The Mission has no authority to impose any tax and, as far as I am aware, does not do so. I will, however, seek confirmation on this point.