Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Germany – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 February 1947.
Mr Somerville Hastings
, Barking
12:00,
12 February 1947
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether his attention has been called to the fact that, except for the treatment of venereal disease, no penicillin is available for use in children's hospitals in the British zone of Berlin; and what action he has taken, or proposes to take, in the matter.
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.
