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That in any case of doubtful or nixed domicile there should be consultation between the College and Lyon or Ulster, as the case may be, before steps are taken to make any grant or to act as agent in connection with a grant, and that in cases of disputed jurisdiction the wishes of the applicant should prevail.
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That the Earl Marshal should be invited to give further consideration to the question of the Grant of Badges to Local Authorities in the light of the Home Secretary's representations. the event of it being decided to continue the practice of granting such Badges, no action in an individual case to be taken without previous consulta- tion with the Home Office, and any Fees receivable in respect of Grants of Badges to be paid to the College Susten- tation Fund and devoted to general College purposes.
That the Home Secretary be invited to refer future Petitions for change of name and arms to Garter only for report, instead of to the three Kings of Arms, so as to ensure that no Officer of Arms be asked to report on a Petition in
the success of which he may be interested.
THE COLLEGE OF ARMS AND PUBLIC OPINION.
While there is little evidence to show that at the present time the public entertains any serious misgivings on the subject of the remuneration of the Officers of Arms, we feel that if the College is to continue to retain the confidence and esteem of the general public and outside experts, it is essential that the Officers of Arms without exception should posse38 the requisite academic and technical qualifications for their posts in a high degree. We suggest
(a) That the Earl Marshal should consider
the best method of ensuring that due regard is had to this consideration in the case of future vacancies, and
(b) That before submitting names to His
Majesty for appointment to the College of Arms, the Earl Marshal should consult with the Master of the Rolls and also with academic and historical authorities of distinction.
We also consider
(c) That a printed list of fees charged by
the College should be available for public information.
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