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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Leslie Taylor (Labour). It was answered by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.


Patronage

Question
What recent representations he has received on the extent of his powers of patronage.
Answer

The Duchy office has received no representations on the extent of the powers of patronage held by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The Courts Act 2003 ended important powers on the appointment of magistrates.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
440 c734-5 
34452 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Patronage
Tuesday, 6 December 2005
Oral question time interventions
House of Commons
Patronage
Tuesday, 6 December 2005
Oral question time interventions
House of Commons
Subjects
Magistrates Patronage Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk