§ 45. Mr. HOLMESasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have come to a decision concerning the payment of royalties on the oil discovered in Derbyshire?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONBefore this question is answered, will the Lord Privy Seal inform the House when the Prime Minister will be able to be present at Question time?
§ Mr. BONAR LAW (Leader of the House)Yes, Sir. The Government have come to the decision that no royalty should be payable in the case of oil.
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONMay I respectfully ask, Mr. Speaker, whether I am not in order in asking my right hon. Friend the Lord Privy Seal when the Prime Minister will be able to be present to answer questions?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not seem to be connected with the question of royalties on oil.