Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

British  

noun

1. a minister of the crown, nominally appointed as representative of the Queen (who is the Duke, not Duchess, of Lancaster), but in practice chiefly employed on parliamentary work determined by the prime minister

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Example Sentences

The change has been driven by Pat McFadden, who as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is responsible for civil service reform.

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The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, said it was a "beautiful memorial" to the late Queen's "life and legacy of public service" which would provide a "space to reflect on and celebrate our longest-reigning monarch for centuries to come".

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McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is one of Sir Keir Starmer's key lieutenants and the minister responsible for reform of the civil service.

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The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is also expected to say that the most senior officials will have their pay linked to performance outcomes.

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The first batch of 30 winners has been announced, with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, calling them "shining examples of public service" who have shown "selfless dedication to saving lives".

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