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 is now able to give an assurance that it is not intended to continue for the duration of the war the operating system of the Millers' Mutual Association in connection with holding within certain limits the price of flour in view of the fact that under this system excess of output is penalised and non-attainment of output is subsidised?
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.
