Oral Answers to Questions — Government Departments – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 11 Chwefror 1947.
Mr David Gammans
, Hornsey
12:00,
11 Chwefror 1947
asked the Chancellor of the exchequer when he expects to announce the Government's decision regarding equal pay for men and women in the Government service.
Mr Hugh Dalton
, Bishop Auckland
I cannot yet name a date.
Mr David Gammans
, Hornsey
In view of the fact that the Government are now employing such a large percentage of women and intend to employ more, is it not reasonable to ask that they should set an example in this matter and come to an early decision?
Mr Hugh Dalton
, Bishop Auckland
This has been for a very long time in incubation and I think we are entitled to have a good look at it, particularly as it involves increased expenditure if this is acted upon. In view of what he said, I think the hon. Gentleman would be watchful against such a proceeding.
The chancellor of the exchequer is the government's chief financial minister and as such is responsible for raising government revenue through taxation or borrowing and for controlling overall government spending.
The chancellor's plans for the economy are delivered to the House of Commons every year in the Budget speech.
The chancellor is the most senior figure at the Treasury, even though the prime minister holds an additional title of 'First Lord of the Treasury'. He normally resides at Number 11 Downing Street.
