Royal Peculiars

HC Deb 20 April 1998 vol 310 c445W

Mr. Key

To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what are the duties and responsibilities of the Church Commissioners in respect of Royal Peculiars, with particular reference to Westminster Abbey. [38592]

Mr. Stuart Bell

Royal Peculiars exercise their own jurisdiction and the Commissioners have no responsibility for their affairs.