HC Deb 20 April 1982 vol 22 c59W
Mr. Beith

asked the Prime Minister what are the ministerial duties of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

The Prime Minister

The main ministerial duties of the Chancellor of the Duchy are concerned with the control of the management of the Duchy estates and, within the counties of Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside, the appointments of magistrates to the Commissions of the Peace and the appointments of high sheriffs.