Duchy of Cornwall

HC Deb 27 October 1983 vol 47 cc188-9W

Mr. Neale

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the form of accounts of the Duchy of Cornwall.

Mr. Hayhoe

In accordance with section 2 of the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall (Accounts) Act 1838 the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury have directed the Duchy of Cornwall to submit to them annually a revised form of accounts prepared on an accruals basis with effect from the current year ending 31 December 1983. These accounts will be presented to Parliament in accordance with section 9(1) of the Duchy of Cornwall Management Act 1982.