Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

(asked on 26th November 2015) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what responsibilities the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has which relate to the Duchy of Lancaster.


Answered by
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Oliver Letwin
This question was answered on 1st December 2015

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible to the Sovereign for the administration of the estates of the Duchy of Lancaster, in which he is assisted by the Duchy Council. The Chancellor also appoints various Duchy representatives on university councils, school governing bodies and charities in the County Palatine.

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