§ Mr. G. M. Thomsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what percentage of the national income of Hong Kong is taken in taxation; and what is the annual income per head in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAbout 10 per cent. of the estimated national income is taken in taxation. It is difficult to assess the160W annual income per head because of unreliable population figures; but it is estimated that in 1959 it was between £80 and £100.