§ 59. Mr. Douglasasked 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. WoodThe 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. DouglasAre the transactions of this body subject to any public control whatsoever?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, 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 WalkdenWill the Chancellor examine the whole question of the expenses allotted to officials of this organisation?
§ Sir K. WoodThat is another matter.