HC Deb 11 March 1931 vol 249 c1185
49. Mr. HACKING

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the importance of the duties to be performed by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, he will recommend the appointment of a new Chancellor whose duties may be solely confined to the interests of the county?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not contemplate any departure from the usual practice, and see no necessity for it.

Mr. HACKING

Does that mean that the right hon. Gentleman is not going to appoint a Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, whose sole duties will be to look after the interests of Lancashire?

The PRIME MINISTER

There is a Chancellor of the Duchy existing, whose duly it is to look after the interests of Lancashire, and he is doing his work admirably?

Mr. HACKING

Surely the hon. Gentleman is not capable of looking after the duties of the Post Office as well as the duties of the Chancellor of the Duchy.