§ Mr. PickthallTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what evidence he has submitted to the Local Government Commission relating to the future of the county of Lancashire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI have not submitted any evidence to the Local Government Commission relating to the future of the county of Lancashire. The County Palatine of Lancaster has been in existence for more than 640 years, and I hope it will continue for at least as long again.