HC Deb 04 November 1930 vol 244 cc664-5
69. Major NATHAN

asked the Secretary for Mines the average charge at the latest convenient date upon a ton of coal raised in Great Britain for royalties and for wayleaves?

Mr. SHINWELL

The average charge per ton of saleable coal raised in Great Britain for royalties and wayleaves during the quarter ended 30th June, 1930, was 5.49d.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Does not most of that money find its way into the pockets of the Chancellor of the Exchequer as duties on mineral rights?

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