HC Deb 15 July 1909 vol 7 cc2422-3W
Mr. RENWICK

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that clay excavated during the construction of docks and other works is subject to a royalty when used for the purpose of making bricks or cement; whether un-gotten clay will be subject to the Ungotten Mineral Tax; and, if so, in what way will the quantity of such ungotten clay be arrived at?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I may refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend on the 16th ultimo to the hon. Members for the Holborn Division and for Darlington.

Mr. DAVID DAVIES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if building or road stone is to be regarded as mineral, and subject to the ungotten mineral or any other tax?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I must refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I have just given to the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne.