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Written question asked by Lord Lexden (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 January 2014.


Royal Charters

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Gardiner of Kimble on 20 November (WA 219), whether Royal Charters relating to the BBC, the Bank of England, the Scout Association, and the British Film Institute operate in Northern Ireland; and, if so, how in each case the decision to allow their operation in Northern Ireland was taken.[HL4099]

Answer

A Royal Charter confers independent legal personality on a body and defines its objectives constitution and powers to govern its own affairs. Where the incorporated body then operates is usually a matter for each organisation to determine. In some cases this is specified in the Charter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4099; 750 c298WA
Session
2013-14
Related items
Royal Charter: Press Regulation
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
BBC Bank of England British Film Institute Northern Ireland Scout Association Royal charters
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk