§ Mr. CAPEasked the Secretary for Mines the total amount paid to royalty owners in the mining district of Cumberland and the amount per ton output during the latest available six months; and how much is paid out of royalty rates towards local rates?
§ Commodore KINGThe total amount of royalties payable in Cumberland in respect of the six months ended March, 1928, was approximately £45,000, or 49W 8.60d. per ton of saleable output. Royalties are not assessable to local rates in this district.