What is the Lieutenancies Act 1997?
Q: What is the Lieutenancies Act 1997?
A: The Lieutenancies Act 1997 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom that sets out the areas in which Lords-Lieutenant work in Great Britain.
Q: What is the role of a Lord Lieutenant?
A: A Lord Lieutenant is the Queen's representative in a county or other area.
Q: When did the Lieutenancies Act come into force?
A: The Lieutenancies Act came into force on 1 July 1997.
Q: What are the areas in which Lords-Lieutenant work usually called in Great Britain?
A: The areas in which Lords-Lieutenant work are usually called "ceremonial counties" or "preserved counties" in Wales.
Q: How is the size of a lieutenancy defined in Scotland?
A: In Scotland, a Statutory Instrument (rule written by a minister) defines the size of the lieutenancy.
Q: Are all council areas in Scotland suited to one Lord Lieutenant?
A: No, some council areas in Scotland are too small or too large for one Lord Lieutenant.
Q: Where can one find a list of areas in England governed by the Act?
A: For a list of the areas in England, see Ceremonial counties of England.
