HC Deb 06 November 1950 vol 480 c589
46. Sir H. Williams

asked the Prime Minister what Ministers are now provided with official residences.

The Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

Rent-free official residences are provided for the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (who is not at present occupying it), the Lord Chancellor (as Speaker of the House of Lords) and the First Lord of the Admiralty. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Minister of Transport have residential accommodation in official premises for which they pay rent.

Sir H. Williams

Is there a certain measure of official accommodation provided for other Ministers, without having complete flats?

The Prime Minister

There are cases where there is lavatory and washing accommodation, and there are cases where a Minister has a bed in which, if he is kept late, he can sleep. Nothing else in the way of residence is provided.