§ 51. Miss Herbisonasked 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. AmeryThe 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.