HC Deb 10 February 1931 vol 248 cc182-3
7. Mr. TINKER

asked the Secretary for Mines the amount of royalties paid in Lancashire during 1928 and 1929?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Shinwell)

The estimated total amount of royalties paid by colliery owners in Lancashire and Cheshire in 1928 was £361,300, and in 1929 £373,400.

Sir GEORGE HAMILTON

Can the hon. Gentleman say what part of those sums relates to Lancashire, as the question only refers to Lancashire, and what part relates to Cheshire?

Mr. SHINWELL

For this purpose Lancashire and Cheshire are included in one district.