§ Sir Knox Cunninghamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much in each of the past three years, respectively, has been charged against public funds in respect of work done by the College of Arms.
§ Mr. GreenThe College of Arms is a self-supporting body which does not receive any direct financial assistance from public funds.
The College and its officers from time to time undertake work for Government Departments, for which payments are made, but of which no details are centrally available. Government Departments are in this respect treated like any member of the public who seeks advice from the College of Arms.
Garter King of Arms also provides certain services to the Government in a personal capacity as principal King of 144W Arms. Payment for these services is by way of an annual honorarium.
In each of the past three financial years this payment has been £735.