Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 19 Gorffennaf 1939.
Sir Philip Colfox
, Dorset Western
It is curious what gross rudeness and animality come from the other side, together with the loud noises that pass for humour. When I was interrupted, I was about to conclude my remarks, and to ask the Chancellor if he would be good enough to give us an opinion on the value of property as an investment at the present time.
The House of Commons is one of the houses of parliament. Here, elected MPs (elected by the "commons", i.e. the people) debate. In modern times, nearly all power resides in this house. In the commons are 650 MPs, as well as a speaker and three deputy speakers.
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.
