Duchy of Lancaster (Hansard, 13 January 1999)

HC Deb 13 January 1999 vol 323 c227W 227W

§ 16. Mr. Stott
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on his duties in relation to the Duchy of Lancaster. [63735]

§ Dr. Jack Cunningham
As Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, I administer the Duchy on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. My responsibilities include the administration of the Duchy's estates, finances, the appointment of magistrates in the Duchy area, appointments to Church Livings and several appointments in connection with the Duchy's historic duties.