Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Mining Industry. – in the House of Commons at on 7 December 1926.
Mr Robert Morrison
, Tottenham North
asked the Attorney-General whether nominations are received from organisations or from individuals for election to the Lord Lieutenants' Advisory Committee for the appointment of magistrates?
Sir Douglas Hogg
, St Marylebone
The Lord Chancellor consults the Lord Lieutenant, and any other person whom he thinks fit, about the members he appoints to his advisory committees. He does not bind himself to consult any particular organisation or individual. The committees are appointed to advise the Lord Chancellor, and my noble Friend is, of course, free to select his advisers in the manner he thinks most suitable.
The Chancellor - also known as "Chancellor of the Exchequer" is responsible as a Minister for the treasury, and for the country's economy. For Example, the Chancellor set taxes and tax rates. The Chancellor is the only MP allowed to drink Alcohol in the House of Commons; s/he is permitted an alcoholic drink while delivering the budget.
