§ Sir W. SMILESasked the Secretary of State for India if he has any information as to what States in India cultivate poppies for the manufacture of opium; and what revenue, if any, is derived from that source?
§ Sir S. HOAREI am sending my hon. and gallant Friend a copy of a memorandum in which he will find full information on the subject.
§ Sir W. SMILESasked the Secretary of State for India whether, in view of the fact that the Government of Assam is pledged gradually to eradicate the use of opium in the ProvInce, she revenue from that source has shown any progressive decrease during the last few years?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, Sir. The figures are as follow:
STATEMENT showing net revenue derived from opium in the ProvInce of Assam. Year. Net revenue in rupees. 1925 … … … 35,54,870 1926 … … … 30,82,835 1927 … … … 30,94,000 1928 … … … 27,42,425 1929 … … … 25,55,355 1930 … … … 22,83,356 1931 … … … 21,82,601