§ Mr. McENTEEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the levying of Income Tax has been abandoned in Tanganyika; and what are the reasons for the action taken?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe Tanganyika Budget for 1937 was prepared on the assumption that the existing taxes would be maintained and has been passed by the Legislative Council. There is no intention of proposing any change in the basis of taxation in so far as the revenues for 1937 are concerned. If Income Tax is introduced in Kenya, the Tanganyika2814W Government will consider, in consultation with the public, the practicability and desirability of introducing in due course a measure on similar lines in Tanganyika, subject to the proviso that it will be free to adopt such rates of tax or relief as local circumstances require and to adjust other taxes in such a way as might appear to be desirable.