National Debt (Conversion) Act 1888

17 Provisions as to stock belonging to Duchy of Lancaster, &c

(1) The several provisions of this Act shall extend to stock held on behalf of the Crown, or of the Duchy of Lancaster, or of the Duchy of Cornwall, and to the dividends on such stock.

(2) With respect to any stock standing in the name or to the account of the Duchy of Lancaster, any dissent or assent authorised by this Act may be signified by the Clerk for the time being of the Council of the Duchy.

(3) With respect to any stock standing in the name or to the account of the Duchy of Cornwall, any dissent or assent authorised by this Act may be signified by the Receiver General of the Duchy.

(4) With respect to any stock to which the foregoing provisions of this section as to dissent and assent do not apply, and which stands in the name of any public officer or body holding in trust for the public service, any dissent or assent authorised by this Act may be signified by the public officer or body entitled to receive the dividends on the stack.

(5) Any stock held by any officer on behalf of the Court of Chancery of the county palatine of Lancaster, or of any other Court in England, may be dealt with under this Act in such manner as may be directed by regulations made by the Lord Chancellor.