asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much money has accrued to the Crown, the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duke of Cornwall, respectively, by way of bona vacantia in each of the last five years.

I would refer the hon. Member to the Crown's Nominee Accounts, the Ultimus Haeres Accounts and the Duchy of Cornwall Accounts which are presented annually to the House.The Treasury are not responsible for the sums devolving on the Duchy of Lancaster, but I am informed that the gross receipts from bona vacantia were: