HC Deb 06 March 1928 vol 214 cc956-7
27. Mr. G. HALL

asked the Secretary for Mines if he will give information showing the amount of coal tax remitted in Czechoslovakia on all coal exported and coal used in the production of goods for export; and will he give the amount per ton?

Commodore KING

The coal tax in Czechoslovakia is 10 per cent. of the pithead price, but collieries in financial difficulties pay a reduced tax of 7 per cent. The whole of the tax is remitted on coal exported or coal used in the production of goods for export.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that in these countries there is no combination of labour such as the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Derby (Mr. Thomas) runs?

Mr. SPEAKER

These points should be reserved for Debate.

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