HC Deb 16 May 1939 vol 347 c1208W
Mr. Daggar

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will state the sums paid by British coal mines in rents, royalties and wayleaves for the year 1938?

Mr. Lloyd

During the year 1938 the estimated amount paid by colliery owners in Great Britain in royalties and way-leaves (including the rental value of freehold minerals where worked by the proprietor) was £5,109,000.