HC Deb 03 December 1952 vol 508 c147W
30. Mr. N. Macpherson

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has yet considered the memorandum submitted to him by the Nyasaland Tobacco Association in favour of the withdrawal of the export tax on tobacco; and what action he will take.

Mr. Lyttelton

Yes, I am satisfied that the removal of the tax is not justified and am not prepared to intervene.

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