§ 66. Viscount Hinchingbrookeasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the annual cost to the Exchequer of the free lodging given to, or provided for, the Minister of Supply.
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Glenvil Hall)The Minister of Supply has his own home in London which he maintains at his own expense. He also has a bed in his office for use if kept late.
§ Viscount HinchingbrookeWhy was this item not added to the list given by the Chancellor?
§ Mr. Glenvil HallI do not know the item to which the noble Lord is referring.
§ Viscount HinchingbrookeFree lodging.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallThere is no free lodging here. If a Minister likes to put his own bed in his office and sleep there when he is late, it seems to me there is nothing to add.