§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that there is an export tax of £62 per ton upon hides and skins exported from Nigeria; what is the purpose of this tax, since no other article is treated thus; and for what are the moneys used.
§ Mr. HareThe hon. Member is misinformed. The export duties are £60 per ton on goatskins, £35 per ton on sheepskins, and £22 per ton on cattle hides. Export duties are similarly levied on other commodities. The proceeds accrue to general revenue.