HC Deb 28 March 1956 vol 550 c202W
60. Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action has been taken in the Barri chiefdom of Sierra Leone to meet the complaints of the people regarding taxation.

Mr. Hare

The complaints are being investigated by the Administration. In addition, as the hon. Member will be aware, a Commission of Inquiry is about to investigate the causes of the disturabances which in some areas followed the announcement of increases in local taxation.