§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many staff are employed by the Duchy of Lancaster; and where they are located.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe average number of staff employed on the Duchy's estates outside London was 35 in 1993.
The average number of staff employed in the Duchy office engaged in the management of the Duchy's assets was 13 in 1993.
The administration of Bona Vacantia is carried out by the Duchy solicitor assisted by two members of the Duchy staff full time and three part time in 1993.
The Duchy's duties in connection with the appointment of magistrates in the County Palatine, appointments to church livings and the administration of the benevolent fund were discharged by two members of staff in 1993.
All staff members other than those employed on the estates are located in the Duchy office at Lancaster place.