HC Deb 11 April 1949 vol 463 cc226-7W
Mr. Skinnard

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies when a reduction of the present high duty on cotton piece goods in Tanganyika may be expected.

Mr. Rees-Williams

The duties on cotton piece goods in Tanganyika are identical with those in force in Kenya and Uganda. A wartime surcharge of 10 per cent. was recently removed. In view of the revenue requirements of the territory, no further reduction is at present contemplated.