Mr. BALFOURI wish to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he proposes to take the money Resolution required in 24 Ways and Means for the new Clause on minerals?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)I am very anxious to consult the convenience of the Opposition about that, because I understand that there are two or three hon. Members interested in the question of mineral royalties who cannot be present for at least some days, and who are very anxious that the Resolution should be put off until it is convenient for them to attend. I am afraid I shall have to take it to-morrow, or on Wednesday at latest, otherwise I shall not be able to proceed with the Clause. I should like to hear what the right hon. Gentleman's views are in regard to that.
Mr. BALFOURPerhaps the most convenient course would be that there should be some consultation through the ordinary channels on the subject.