HC Deb 29 March 1957 vol 567 c157W
Viscount Lambton

asked the Paymaster-General what has been the cost of the arrangements for the valuation and payment of compensation to the colliery companies under the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act, 1946.

Mr. Renton:

Approximately £6,500,000, including about £4,500,000, for costs of former owners under Section 15.