HC Deb 30 June 1909 vol 7 c392
Mr. F. A. NEWDEGATE

I wish to ask a question, of which I have given private notice to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and about which there seems to be a great difference of opinion, whether minerals are included in the word "land" in Clause 1 for the purpose of the payment of lucre ment Duty?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)

I understand the hon. Gentleman asks whether minerals are included in Clause I?

Mr. NEWDEGATE

For payment of Increment Duty?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

Certainly they are.

Mr. PIKE PEASE

With regard to the alternative tax on royalties, may I ask whether it would be possible for these to be included in the word "land" without recommitting the clause?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

The hon. Gentleman is referring to a statement made by my hon. Friend in answer to a question. With regard to ungotten minerals that comes later, and has nothing to do with Clause?