CHANCELLOR OF THE DUCHY OF LANCASTER (No. 2)

Early day motion 1306, tabled 11 May 1998 by Peter Bradley (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on his role in bringing forward the Government's groundbreaking Freedom of Information White Paper and for his contribution to a radical programme of constitutional change; notes that of 50 people questioned in the Wrekin constituency none could describe the function of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; and urges the Government to convey its commitment to good, open and accountable governance by relieving the Chancellor of the Duchy of his archaic titles and duties and awarding him a portfolio as Minister for Public Service which would be meaningful and relevant to the people of a modern Britain.

Signatures by party: Labour 21.