Correspondence with George R. Strauss, MP, 1 Feb 1944-8 Jun 1945
Item
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/16, folder 5, fols. 87-102
Held at the Weston Library
Correspondence with George R. Strauss, MP (Minister of Aircraft Production, 1942-1945) concerning the following territories and topics:
East Africa:
- lack of effective trade union organisation: fols. 89, 91
- expenditure under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act: fols. 89-91, 97
- East Indian Industrial Research and Development Board for encouragement of secondary industries in East Africa: fols. 96-97
- African representation on the Tobacco Board: fol. 97
- encouragement of the co-operative movement: fol. 98.
Colonies, general:
- rates of income tax and Excess Profits Tax in various colonies: fols. 92-95
- planning of social insurance schemes: fol. 92
- reorganisation of the Colonial Civil Service: fol. 92v.
Kenya:
- African representation on the Nairobi Municipal Council: fols. 93-94.
Malta:
- absence of direct taxation: fol. 95.
Bermuda:
- absence of direct taxation: fol. 95.
Tanganyika (mainland Tanzania):
- control of profits: fol. 96
- subsidy to sisal growers: fols. 98-99
- cost of living: fol. 100.
Dates
- Creation: 1 Feb 1944-8 Jun 1945
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/16, folder 5, fols. 87-102
Creator
- From the Collection: Fabian Colonial Bureau (Organisation)
Repository Details
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