§ 20. Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade when it is intended to introduce legislation for the nationalisation of mining royalties?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMThe Bill to deal with coal mining royalties will be introduced this Session, but in view of the pressure on Parliamentary time I cannot promise that it will be possible to make any further progress with the Bill before the end of July.
§ Mr. MANDERIs it intended to pass it into law next Session?
§ Mr. GRAHAMThe intention is to pass it into law at the earliest possible moment, but the House will appreciate the congestion of business.
§ Captain Sir WILLIAM BRASSDoes the right hon. Gentleman think that the passing of the Measure will increase employment?
§ Mr. GRAHAMIt does not bear directly on employment, but it has a very important bearing on the coal mining industry.