HC Deb 26 July 1950 vol 478 c65W
95. Mr. Keeling

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how much money was spent, and how much revenue lost, on account of the recent drought and famine in Nyasaland; and whether any grant in aid will be made by this country.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The Governor of Nyasaland estimates that the direct net cost of relief was approximately £300,000. There has been a considerable loss of revenue including the indirect loss resulting from an estimated decrease of £1¼ million in the value of agricultural production in 1949; but, with the exception of a shortfall on export duties and native tax of about £81,000, it is not possible to assess the loss. No grant-in-aid by His Majesty's Government is contemplated.

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