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| − | }} | + | }}"According to its charter, '''Crown Agents''' is an “Emanation of the Crown.” This gives Crown Agents a status close to the monarchy, yet outside the official government structures of the United Kingdom. Through much of its existence, it was overseen by the Colonial Secretary and, later, in the so-called post-colonial era, by the [[Minister of Overseas Development]]. Although not formally a department of the government, Crown Agents’ entire debt was guaranteed by the Exchequer."<ref>[[Document:Crown Agents]]</ref> |
| − | "According to its charter, Crown Agents is an “Emanation of the Crown.” This gives Crown Agents a status close to the monarchy, yet outside the official government structures of the United Kingdom. Through much of its existence, it was overseen by the Colonial Secretary and, later, in the so-called post-colonial era, by the [[Minister of Overseas Development]]. Although not formally a department of the government, Crown Agents’ entire debt was guaranteed by the Exchequer."<ref>[[Document:Crown Agents]]</ref> | ||
==Millbank Technical Services== | ==Millbank Technical Services== | ||
{{FA|Millbank Technical Services}} | {{FA|Millbank Technical Services}} | ||
| − | In 1967, [[Millbank Technical Services]] was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Crown Agents. In was absorbed by the [[MoD]] in 1979. | + | In 1967, [[Millbank Technical Services]] was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Crown Agents. In was absorbed by the [[MoD]] in 1979.{{cn}} |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 18 August 2022
 Crown Agents  (Company?)       | |
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| Headquarters | Sutton, England, UK |
| Subgroups | Millbank Technical Services |
| An “Emanation of the Crown” deserving of further scrutiny | |
"According to its charter, Crown Agents is an “Emanation of the Crown.” This gives Crown Agents a status close to the monarchy, yet outside the official government structures of the United Kingdom. Through much of its existence, it was overseen by the Colonial Secretary and, later, in the so-called post-colonial era, by the Minister of Overseas Development. Although not formally a department of the government, Crown Agents’ entire debt was guaranteed by the Exchequer."[1]
Millbank Technical Services
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In 1967, Millbank Technical Services was created as a wholly owned subsidiary of Crown Agents. In was absorbed by the MoD in 1979.[citation needed]
Related Document
| Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document:Crown Agents | article | July 2007 | Dean Andromidas |
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