HC Deb 12 February 1946 vol 419 c173
48. Sir W. Smithers asked

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the cost of the visit of the Lord President of the Council to North America was borne by the tax payer; and, if so, what was the amount involved.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Dalton)

Yes, Sir. The cost of my right hon. Friend's visit to the United States and Canada, like those of Ministers in previous Governments, was borne on public funds. The cost was about 670.