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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Friday, 9 December 2005.


Cabinet Office: Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question
When they will appoint a new Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; and who has been providing political leadership in the Cabinet Office since the departure of the right honourable John Hutton MP.
Answer

The name of the next Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will be announced in due course. My honourable friend the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office (Jim Murphy) has been providing political leadership in the Cabinet Office since the departure of my right honourable friend the now Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2607; 676 c127WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Cabinet Office Ministerial changes Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Link
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