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Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Duchy of Cornwall and Duchy of Lancaster: Profits

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reasons some profits from (a) the Duchy of Lancaster and (b) the Duchy of Cornwall are not received by the Treasury.

Answer

The Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall are private estates held in trust and do not involve taxpayers' money. It is a long-established principle that the annual net surpluses of the Duchies provides income for the Sovereign and the Prince of Wales respectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15360
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Duchy of Cornwall Profits Treasury Duchy of Lancaster
Link
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