HC Deb 21 December 1962 vol 669 cc258-9W
Mr. W. Clark

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the cost to the Exchequer if depletion allowances were granted on the cost of acquisition of mineral rights in the United Kingdom.

Mr. du Cann

The information necessary to make this estimate is not available.

Mr. W. Clark

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the cost to the Exchequer, if the mineral rights duty were abolished.

Mr. du Cann

About £150,000 in a full year.