HC Deb 22 October 1919 vol 120 c24
45. Mr. HOLMES

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government have come to a decision concerning the payment of royalties on the oil discovered in Derbyshire?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Before 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-LAMPSON

May 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. SPEAKER

That does not seem to be connected with the question of royalties on oil.