HC Deb 02 April 1914 vol 60 c1341
48. Mr. F. HALL (Dulwich)

asked the Home Secretary who will be authorised, in the absence of the Prime Minister, to carry on the duties of Leader of the House and to furnish authoritative information on matters arising from time to time?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. McKenna)

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, or, in his absence, the Home Secretary.