Part of Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 June 1964.
Mr. Harrison:
Will the Chancellor look again at this matter, because with the increased use of the inshore waters and coastal areas for recreational purposes, along with the shortage of moorings and so on, it is becoming a real problem throughout the coastal areas trying to find out who owns and controls any area?
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.
