HC Deb 01 December 1993 vol 233 c610W
Mr. Pickthall

To 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. Waldegrave

I 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.