§ Mr. SMEATONasked what is the total amount of mineral royalties in the United Kingdom, according to the latest available statistics?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe latest available statistics are those which appeared in the Report of the Royal Commission on Mining Royalties issued in 1893. Their estimate, which related to the year 1889, was as follows:—
Total estimate of royalties and way-leaves on "coal, ironstone, iron ore, shale, and metals of mines subject to the Metalliferous Mines Act, 1872" for the year 1889 in the United Kingdom:—
| £ | £ | |
| Royalties. | Wayleaves | |
| Coal | 4,008,353 | 201,916 |
| Ironstone and iron ore | 561,122 | 14,781 |
| Other metals | 87,068 | — |
| Total | £4,656,543 | £216,697 |
§ Lord BALCARRESMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether in the 17 Report of that Commission any reference is made to stone, salt, or other minerals of that character?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe question on the Paper is—"What is the total amount of mineral royalties?" and I have given an answer to that question.
§ Mr. SMEATONAre there no royalties on these particular minerals at present?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEIf the hon. Gentleman will put a question on the Paper, I will see whether I can get the information for him?