§ 53. Mr. BROADasked the Prime Minister whether, now that oil has been discovered at Hardstoft, in Derbyshire, it is the intention of the Government to take any and what steps to secure that the property in the oil shall be secured to the Crown?
§ The DEPUTY-MINISTER Of MUNITIONS (Mr. Kellaway)The question raised by my hon. Friend is receiving the careful consideration of His Majesty's Government. Perhaps I may be allowed to add that the oil at Hardstoft has reached a height of about 2,400 ft., and is rising at about the rate of 340ft. a day.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWhen does the-Government expect to decide whether this petroleum belongs to the Crown or to the owners of the land?
§ Mr. SPEAKERNotice should be given of that question.