Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 2011.

Houses of Parliament: Legislation

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government which Bills in the past five years they have submitted for the Prince of Wales’s or Queen’s consent, or both; and, in each case, what was the prerogative or interest affected on the basis of which consent was sought.

Answer

The published records of the two Houses show that, in the past five years, the Prince of Wales' consent has been signified to the following Bills:

2010-11	Localism
	Wreck Removal Convention
	Energy
	Sovereign Grant
2009-10	Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions
2008-09	Marine and Coastal Access
	Coroners and Justice
	Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions
	Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction
2007-08	Planning
	Energy
	Housing and Regeneration
2006-07	Access to Inland Waterways

In relation to the basis on which consent was sought, departmental Bills teams are expected, in the first instance, to establish, in consultation with parliamentary counsel and the House authorities, whether any particular Bill affects the interests of the Crown or the Duchies. In practice, the Duchies tend to be approached if prospective legislation is likely to change how they should administer their property.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12962; 732 c110-1WA
Session: 2010-12
Subjects: Legislation Monarchy Elizabeth II, Queen Charles III, King
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Houses of Parliament: Legislation

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