Duchy of Lancaster written question – answered am ar 30 Ebrill 2009.
Norman Lamb
Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health)
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he plans to reply to the letter of
Tom Watson
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office), Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
holding answer
A response has been sent to the hon. Member.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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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.
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