# Chequers Estate Act 1917, Paragraph 15


It being one of the main objects of the settlor that the present external and internal features of Chequers shall be preserved intact as far as possible it is hereby expressly declared that:—
(a) The name of “Chequers” shall never be changed:
(b) In the exercise of their powers of sale leasing exchange and raising money in relation to land comprised in the Chequers Estate (other than the mansion house and the gardens adjacent thereto) and of their powers under clauses 8c and 8e hereof and generally in the exercise of their powers of management the administrative trustees shall have regard to the need for preserving the enjoyment of the mansion house and the gardens adjacent thereto as a suitable country residence for the Prime Minister and in particular shall refrain from making any avoidable change in the distinctive features and character of the said mansion house and gardens.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/7-8/55/schedule/paragraph/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/chequers-estate-act-1917/schedule/paragraph-15
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