HC Deb 22 February 1927 vol 202 c1579
49. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the balance at present in the Treasury Chest?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The Treasury Chest Fund is a fixed sum of £700,000.

Mr. SEXTON

Does it not occur to the right hon. Gentleman that this gives an opportunity for one of his periodical raids on henroosts?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I am afraid that this might almost be described as one of my own henroosts?

Mr. KIRKWOOD

I would like to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer where this Treasury Chest is?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I think it lacks corporate existence; it is a financial abstraction.