Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 24 January 1940.
Mr William Leonard
, Glasgow St Rollox
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, pending the report of the special committee considering the effect of rationing upon the balance of foods required by diabetics and other invalids, he will issue instructions authorising the supply of rationed food to such sufferers, in quality and quantity to meet their needs, as certified by their medical advisers?
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.
