HC Deb 03 November 1920 vol 134 c412W
Captain BAGLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the percentages of the total pithead values of coal sold in 1913 and 1920, latest available figures, distributed between capital, labour, and royalties, respectively?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The percentage distribution of the total pithead values of the coal sold in 1913 and during the first six months of 1920 between capital, labour, and royalties was approximately as follow:—

1913. 1920, first six months.
Percentages. Percentages.
Owners' profits 15 6
Labour 63 68
Royalties 4 2