HC Deb 13 November 1919 vol 121 c501
55. Mr. BETTERTON

asked whether the decision of the Government that the State would acquire the rights of owners of royalties applies to the acquisition of shale royalties by the Government?

The DEPUTY-MINISTER of MUNITIONS (Mr. Kellaway)

I have been asked to reply. I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to him by the Leader of the House on 27th October.