HC Deb 09 January 1996 vol 269 cc120-1W
Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what efficiency gains have been achieved in the running of the Duchy over the past three years. [7047]

Mr. Freeman

Over the last three and a half years, from the period ending 29 September 1992 to 31 March 1995, the total costs on the Duchy of Lancaster's estates and investments account have fallen in real terms by 7 per cent., and the number of employees has been reduced from 50 to 47.