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Miners (Food and Consumer Goods)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Germany – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 March 1947.

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Photo of Major Ernest Bramall Major Ernest Bramall , Bexley 12:00, 19 March 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is satisfied that sufficient special food and consumer goods will be forthcoming to honour the points earned by miners in the British zone.

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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.