HC Deb 22 April 1926 vol 194 c1389
78. Mr. BATEY

asked the Secretary for Mines if he can state the amount paid in the coal industry as remuneration for directors in the month of March, 1921, and March, 1926, or such later month as is available?

Colonel LANE FOX

These figures are not available, but the Report of the Royal Commission states with reference to directors' fees that "their amount is negligible—less ½d. than per ton."

Mr. BATEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman not get the figures? I have them in my pocket.

Mr. MARDY JONES

Would the right hon. Gentleman tell the House what number of coal directors hold coal directorates in as many as 10 to 30 companies, and draw directors' fees for each of those companies?

Colonel LANE FOX

No, Sir.