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Saccharine.

Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 1 February 1940.

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Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster the price of saccharine per hundred in August last, and the price on 20th January?

Photo of Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd Mr Alan Lennox-Boyd , Mid Bedfordshire

The general price charged for saccharine per hundred was 9½d. in August last and 1s. on 20th January. The increase in price corresponds to the increase in the Excise Duty imposed under the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1939.

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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.