Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 31 January 1940.
Mr. De la Bère:
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will issue some statements to show to what extent the flour-milling industry is controlled by Order, both as regards the type of flour produced, and the price at which flour and feeding-stuffs made by the industry are to be sold?
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.
