HC Deb 12 March 1981 vol 1000 c386W
Q33. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement about the future custodianship of the Great Seal of the Realm.

The Prime Minister

The custodianship of the Great Seal of the Realm remains and will remain with the Lord Chancellor, who whenever appointed has been the Keeper of the Great Seal since before the Norman Conquest.