HC Deb 18 March 1919 vol 113 c1917
95. Major LANE-FOX

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether any portion of the Palace of Westminster is or has been specially allotted as the official residence of the Lord Chancellor; and whether any rent is payable for such residence?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir A. Mond)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second part in the negative.

Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the late Clerk of Parliament paid £1,000 a year for this residence?

Sir A. MOND

No; I am not aware of that.