Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 24 January 1940.
Mr. White:
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is now in a position to announce a decision with regard to the granting of allowances supplementary to the normal food rations in the cases of certain illnesses?
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.
