Sir GILBERT PARKERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will grant a Return showing the average charges for royalties or way leaves in each of the following counties: Derbyshire, Durham, Cumberland, Westmoreland, Northumberland, Stafford, Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Glamorgan, Monmouth, and Warwickshire?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI regret that the information asked for by the hon. Member is not available, and my right hon. Friend is therefore unable to grant the Return.
Sir GILBERT PARKERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether royalties and way leaves payable for the getting of chalk will be subject to the tax on minerals provided in the Budget?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEYes, Sir.