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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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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McFadden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, said the government was not aware of what is going to happen in Syria.

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The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, is also expected to attend.

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chancellorChancellor of the Exchequer