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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 November 2024
Debate
Crown Estate Bill [HL]Contribution
We need transparency and consistency, and a proper definition. If the Duchy is in the private sector, let us have evidence showing that it pays tax like a normal private sector organisation. Alternatively, as I have said, the business could be removed from the Duchy and Prince William could carry on doing good works, without having to bother about the money. That would modernise the Duchy of Cornwall and would, I hope, avoid many of the issues set out in the Sunday Times, which must have been hurtful for them and for many people. We could do without seeing that, but we need to bring about change.
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