HC Deb 06 May 1971 vol 816 c442W
Q9. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Prime Minister whether he will define the duties of the Paymaster-General.

The Prime Minister

The duties of the Paymaster-General, which under successive administrations have been delegated to the Assistant Paymaster-General, are to make certain payments on behalf of Government Departments. My right hon. and noble Friend the present Paymaster-General has a special responsibility for Government policy towards the arts.