Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Germany – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 February 1947.
Vice-Admiral Taylor:
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster the reason for the termination of Dr. Zimmer's administrative interest in the Haren schools, or any other school within the British zone, and his supersession by a Warsaw Government representative.
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.
