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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Friday, 20 December 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.


Duchy of Cornwall and Duchy of Lancaster

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with the (a) Duchy of Lancaster and (b) Duchy of Cornwall on creating a shared costs formula for local authorities within those Duchy areas when a Royal visit takes place.

Answer

The Duchies of Cornwall and Lancaster are private estates, and neither Duchy manages public money. The government has a limited number of functions in relation to their administration, prescribed by Acts of Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20189
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Duchy of Cornwall Local government finance Duchy of Lancaster Royal visits
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk