§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretaryof State for Commonwealth Relations what representations have been made to the Ghana Government about the recent increase in Ghana income tax whereby 7s. in the £ sterling of pension payable to pensioners living outside Ghana is being deducted; and whether he is aware of the grave effect this will have on widows and other pensioners.
§ Mr. TilneyMy right hon. Friend is aware of the grave effect that this increased tax is likely to have on Ghana government pensioners who have retired to live outside that country. Representations have been made to the Ghana Government and we await their reply.