§ Mr. RENWICKasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that clay excavated during the construction of docks and other works is subject to a royalty when used for the purpose of making bricks or cement; whether un-gotten clay will be subject to the Ungotten Mineral Tax; and, if so, in what way will the quantity of such ungotten clay be arrived at?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I may refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend on the 16th ult. to the hon. Members for the Holborn Division and for Darlington.