Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what authorisation process is applied by the Department for the occupation of a royal palace. - (Holding answer 11 July 2003).

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what authorisation process is applied by the Department for the occupation of a royal palace. [125331] Mr. Caborn: [holding answer 11 July 2003]: The occupied palaces are owned by the Queen as Sovereign on behalf of the nation. How the properties are used in fulfilling the requirements and functions of the Head of State is a matter for Her Majesty the Queen, although proposals are discussed with this Department wherever appropriate.

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