HC Deb 25 July 1872 vol 212 c1753
MR. ASSHETON CROSS

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, What are the intentions of the Government with regard to the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster?

MR. GLADSTONE

, in reply, said, it was intended to appoint a successor to the Earl of Dufferin in the usual manner, and he hoped the arrangement would be announced before many days.