§ 46. Sir Herbert Williamsasked the Prime Minister what Minister, in the absence of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster overseas, will perform the statutory duties of that office?
§ Mr. AttleeIn the absence of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster overseas, Lord Hankey, who is to retain Ministerial rank as Paymaster-General, has been appointed deputy and will, with the approval of His Majesty the King, continue to perform the statutory duties of his previous office.
§ Sir H. WilliamsMay I ask who will answer Questions in this House addressed to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, either in relation to his normal duties or his special duties oversea?
§ Mr. AttleePerhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.
§ Sir H. WilliamsDo I understand, then, that this appointment has been made without contemplating such points?
§ Mr. ShinwellIs it not ridiculous to appoint somebody as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and then send him overseas?