HC Deb 27 July 1943 vol 391 c1392
59. Mr. Douglas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the cost of functions such as luncheon parties given by the United Kingdom Commercial Corporation, Limited, are charged, either directly or indirectly, to public funds?

Sir K. Wood

The expenses of this Corporation merge into its profit and loss account, which is entirely for the account of the Exchequer. His Majesty's Government see no reason to object to the particular expenses alluded to, which were not incurred without due prior consultation.

Mr. Douglas

Are the transactions of this body subject to any public control whatsoever?

Sir K. Wood

Yes, Sir. As I have said, the expenses of this Corporation merge into its profit and loss account, which is entirely for the account of the Exchequer. His Majesty's Government see no reason to object to the particular expenses alluded to, which were not incurred without due prior consultation.

Mr. Evelyn Walkden

Will the Chancellor examine the whole question of the expenses allotted to officials of this organisation?

Sir K. Wood

That is another matter.