Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 24 January 1940.
Mr William Leach
, Bradford Central
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is aware of the anxiety of diabetics and other invalids on account of the prolonged failure of his Department to issue the promised regulations on their behalf; and whether he can now state when they will be issued?
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.
