Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether legislation is being introduced into the Legislative Council of Nyasaland to provide for the levy of an export duty of 2d. per lb. of tobacco, which would seriously prejudice the hitherto successful movement for settling ex-officers and others on the land in the protectorate; whether a deputation of the Chamber of Commerce is about to interview the Governor in this connection; and whether he will communicate by cable with the Government of Nyasaland, with a view to ensuring such delay as will at least enable the matter to be thoroughly discussed and considered?
§ Lieut.-Colonel AMERYThe Governor of Nyasaland has already communicated to me by telegraph the objections raised to the proposed export duty on tobacco, and the matter is receiving careful consideration.