Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Law Officers (Lancashire)

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs what rules apply to the appointment of (a) deputy lieutenants and (b) high sheriffs of Lancashire who reside outside the county.

Answer: Under the terms of section 2 of the Lieutenancies Act 1997, deputy lieutenants for Lancashire are required to live in, or within 7 miles from the boundary of, the County of Lancashire. Before they are appointed, deputy lieutenants are required to give a written assurance that they will, to the best of their ability, assist in the performance of any public duty which may be laid upon the Lord Lieutenant.There are no residency requirements for a high sheriff but the same rules are applied as for deputy lieutenants.

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