HC Deb 22 November 1973 vol 864 cc469-70W
52. Mr. Gorst

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which Minister has special responsibility for vetting and co-ordinating the expenditure by Government agencies and Departments of public funds devoted to unprofitable commercial activities.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Each Minister is responsible for expenditure by his Department and its agents: my right hon. Friend has overall responsibility for the management of public expenditure.