Mrs. Slaterasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that collection of the Native Authority Cess on coffee by Co-operatives in Tanganyika which are Government sponsored is confusing to the African farmers and prejudices the development of the co-operative movement; and if he will alter the method of collection so as to avoid this difficulty.
§ Mr. HareMy right hon. Friend understands that it has not been found that the system causes confusion to the African farmer, nor that it is prejudicial to the development of the co-operative movement which is expanding rapidly. If, however, the hon. Member has any evidence to the contrary, my right hon. Friend will be pleased to consider it.