HC Deb 28 April 1959 vol 604 c105W
51. Miss Herbison

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the amount of the collective fine imposed on the population of Mlanje District of Nyasaland; how much each person will have to pay; and what this fine is intended to cover.

Mr. J. Amery

The fine imposed was £8,750 and each adult male taxpayer will be required to pay 30s. The fine was assessed on the value of looted property and damage to telephone lines, buildings including a dispensary, and roads and bridges.