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PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACT 1868
The Warden and Fellows of Winchester College have made a Statute amending the College’s Statutes in the terms appended hereto, and the same is hereby published in The London Gazette as required by the above-named act.
Any person or body corporate authorised by the said Act, may, within two months after publication hereof, petition Her Majesty in Council to withhold Her approval from the whole or any part of the said Statute.
STATUTES
I. VISITOR
The Visitor of the College shall be the Bishop of Winchester.
II. FOUNDATION OF THE COLLEGE
The Foundation of the College shall consist of -
(1) The Warden and Fellows;
(2) The Headmaster;
(3) The Second Master;
(4) The Scholars.
III. GOVERNMENT OF THE COLLEGE
The Governing Body of the College shall consist of the Warden of the College, who shall be also a Fellow of the College, and of such other persons as have under the provisions of Statute V become Fellows of the College; and such Governing Body shall be called “The Warden and Fellows of Winchester College,” and is in these Statutes referred to as “The Warden and Fellows.”
IV. WARDEN
1. The Warden of the College shall be elected from time to time by resolution of a majority of those present and eligible to vote at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows, and subject to such conditions as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine. Any person elected as Warden shall (unless already a Fellow) become a Fellow of the College by virtue of such election. The Warden shall cease to be a Fellow upon ceasing to be Warden.
2. The Warden shall serve for an initial term not exceeding five years. Subject to remaining qualified to serve as a charity trustee, the Warden shall be eligible for re-election for a further term or terms not exceeding five years each, provided that:
(1) no person may be re-elected as Warden for a term which would cause the total period of years served as Warden to exceed ten; and
(2) no person who has served as a Fellow prior to being elected as Warden may be re-elected as Warden for a term which would cause the combined period of years served, whether as Fellow or as Warden, to exceed fifteen.
3. The Warden shall have precedence of the other Fellows, and shall be the Chairman of the meetings of the Warden and Fellows, and shall have a right, but not an obligation to be a member of all Committees, and shall discharge such duties in respect of the property and affairs of the College, and receive therefor such allowances as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine.
4. The Warden shall have such rooms at Winchester, rent free, as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine. The rooms shall be kept in substantial repair by the College, and all rates and taxes and other outgoings in respect thereof shall be paid out of the income of the College.
5. Whenever the office of Warden is vacant, or the Warden is incapable of performing the duties of the office, the Sub-Warden or any Fellow nominated for the purpose by the Sub-Warden, or, failing them, the Senior Fellow (not being Warden or Sub-Warden), or any Fellow nominated for the purpose by such Senior Fellow, shall have power during such vacancy or incapacity to discharge the duties and exercise the powers of the Warden. Every such nomination as aforesaid shall be made in writing. The Warden and Fellows shall have power to assign to the person discharging such duties as aforesaid any allowances which they may think fit.
6. The Sub-Warden, or other person having for the time being power to discharge the duties of the Warden, shall, upon every occurrence of a vacancy in the office of Warden, take all necessary steps for the purpose of obtaining the election of a Warden at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows.
7. The Warden shall, as soon as may be after election, and before entering on the duties of the office, at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows, make a declaration faithfully to perform the duties of the office and to observe the Statutes and Regulations of the College for the time being in force; and shall thereupon be admitted Warden by the Senior Fellow present at the meeting and not being the Warden. Such Senior Fellow shall forthwith notify such admission in writing to the Visitor.
8. A record of every admission of a Warden shall be entered in the Register of the College.
V. FELLOWS
1. The Fellows of the College in addition to the Warden shall be –
(1) The Warden of New College Oxford, for the time being.
(2) One Fellow elected by the Warden and Fellows of New College, Oxford.
(3) One Fellow appointed by the Lord Chief Justice of England for the time being.
(4) Up to Eleven Fellows elected by the Warden and Fellows, which, together with the Warden, shall not exceed fifteen Fellows in total.
2. Save as provided below, all Fellows shall be appointed or elected for an initial term of five years. At the end of a Fellow's initial term, the Warden shall carry out a review of performance. Fellows whose performance is deemed satisfactory and who remain qualified to serve as charity trustees may be re-appointed or re-elected for a further term not exceeding five years. This Section shall not apply to the Warden, who shall be elected and re-elected in accordance with Statute IV, or to the Warden of New College Oxford who serves ex officio.
3. Every person elected or appointed to a Fellowship shall be duly qualified in the judgement of the persons or person by whom elected or appointed to take part in the government of the College as a place of religion, learning and education.
4. No Fellowship shall be tenable with the office of Headmaster or other Don.
5. Every Fellow elected or appointed shall, as soon as may be after election or appointment, and before entering on the duties of the office, at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows, make a declaration faithfully to perform the duties of the office and to observe the Statutes and Regulations of the College for the time being in force; and shall thereupon be admitted to the Fellowship by the Warden or other person presiding at the meeting: Provided that every such Fellow shall, before admission, be counted as one of the quorum necessary to constitute the meeting at which the admission shall take place. A record of every admission of a Fellow shall be made in the Register of the College.
6. The Fellows of the College shall have the same status therein as the Fellows elected before the passing of the Public Schools Act, 1864, but shall not have as Fellows any pecuniary interest or share in the income of the College save as provided in these Statutes.
7. The Fellows, other than the Warden, shall, as among themselves, rank in seniority and honorary precedence according to the order of their admission: Provided that the Sub-Warden shall have honorary precedence of all the other Fellows except the Warden. For the purposes of this Section the Warden of New College, Oxford, shall be deemed to have been admitted to a Fellowship immediately after having been elected or appointed Warden of New College.
8. No Fellow shall remain a Fellow after having attained the age of 75 years.
9. Any Fellow, other than the Warden of New College, Oxford, who shall have been absent from every meeting of the Warden and Fellows in three successive school terms, unless by prior arrangement with the Warden, shall ipso facto cease to be a Fellow; and the Fellowship shall be deemed to have become vacant immediately after the last meeting held in the last of those three terms.
10. On a majority vote of not less than two thirds of all the other Fellows, a Fellow may be required to relinquish office.
11. (1) Whenever a Fellowship, the election to which is by these Statutes vested in the Warden and Fellows, shall become vacant, the Warden shall take all necessary steps for the purpose of having such vacancy filled by resolution of the Warden and Fellows: Provided that on the vacation of a Fellowship the election to which is by these Statutes vested in the Warden and Fellows it shall not be necessary for the Warden and Fellows to fill the vacancy unless the number of Fellows, including the Warden, would fall below eleven if it were not filled. The procedure in relation to any such election shall be from time to time determined by the Warden and Fellows.
(2) In the case of a vacancy in any other Fellowship, not being the Fellowship held by the Warden of New College, Oxford, the Warden shall notify such vacancy in writing to the person or persons entitled to fill the same.
12. If any Fellowship, not being the Fellowship held by the Warden of New College, Oxford, or a Fellowship which the Warden and Fellows are entitled but under Section 11 of this Statute are not required to fill, shall not be filled within four calendar months of the date of the occurrence of a vacancy therein by the person or persons entitled to fill the same, Her Majesty the Queen may by Order in Council fill such Fellowship for that time or turn only by the nomination of any qualified person whom She may think fit.
13. The Warden and Fellows shall from time to time appoint one of the Fellows as Sub-Warden, and may from time to time appoint such Fellows as they may think fit to represent them in attending the audit of the College Accounts or in supervising the management of the Fellows’ Library or in any other way.
14. The Warden and Fellows may from time to time elect as an Honorary Fellow of the College any person who in their opinion has rendered outstanding service to the College. An Honorary Fellow shall not be included in the expressions “The Warden and Fellow”, “The Fellows” and “Fellow” when they appear in these Statutes and shall not be entitled to attend or vote at meetings of the Warden and Fellows or the Fellows or to take any part in the government of the College. The Warden and Fellows may at any time terminate the tenure of an Honorary Fellowship.
VI. BURSAR AND OTHER OFFICERS
1. A Bursar shall from time to time be appointed by and shall hold the office at the pleasure of the Warden and Fellows.
2. The Bursar shall be responsible, except so far as the Warden and Fellows may otherwise provide, for the management of the business and finances of the College and its estates, and for the management and maintenance of the buildings and grounds, and shall perform such other duties as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time direct.
3. The Bursar shall have a house rent free. The house shall be kept in substantial repair by the College, and all rates and taxes and other outgoings in respect thereof shall be paid out of the income of the College.
4. The Bursar shall receive such remuneration as shall be determined from time to time by the Warden and Fellows.
5. The Bursar shall not, while holding the office of Bursar, hold or undertake any other paid office or duties without the previous consent of the Warden and Fellows.
6. The Warden and Fellows may from time to time appoint a Secretary and create such other offices as they may think necessary for the more efficient management of the affairs of the College.
7. The appointment and dismissal of every officer and employee shall, unless herein otherwise provided for, be subject to the directions from time to time of the Warden and Fellows, on the advice of the Headmaster or Bursar as appropriate.
8. The Warden and Fellows shall from time to time assign such duties and remuneration as they may think fit to every officer and employee, and may from time to time vary the same.
VII. COLLEGE CHAPEL AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
1. The Chapel services and the religious instruction in the College shall be in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England. This provision of this Statute shall not be annulled nor amended without the concurrence of the Visitor.
2. For the celebration of Divine Service in the College there shall be maintained by the College such a number of Chaplains and Quiristers as shall from time to time be determined by the Warden and Fellows.
3. The appointment, removal and duties of the Chaplains and Quiristers shall be determined from time to time by the Headmaster, after obtaining the approval thereto of the Warden and Fellows.
VIII. ADMINISTRATION
Buildings
1. Except as herein otherwise provided, all the Houses and Buildings of the College shall be used and occupied as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time direct.
College Meetings
2. At least three general meetings of the Warden and Fellows shall be held in every year, at such places as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time appoint. Subject as aforesaid, general meetings of the Warden and Fellows shall be held at such times and places as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time appoint: Provided that, except so far as it shall be from time to time otherwise determined by the Warden and Fellows, the Warden may exercise the powers by this Section conferred upon the Warden and Fellows of appointing the times and places of meetings.
3. A special meeting of the Warden and Fellows shall also be held as often as the Warden shall deem it necessary, or shall receive a written request for the same, signed by any three of the other Fellows. The Warden shall appoint the time and place of any special meeting.
4. Except in any case of emergency which in the opinion of the Warden does not admit of delay, there shall be given at least seven clear days’ notice of a general meeting, and at least three clear days’ notice of a special meeting; and every such notice shall contain a printed or written statement of the nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting.
5. Four Fellows shall constitute a quorum at a meeting.
6. In the absence of the Warden, the Sub-Warden, and in the absence of both the Warden and the Sub-Warden, the Senior Fellow present shall preside at a meeting.
7. All matters brought forward at a meeting shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the Fellows present. In case of an equality of votes the Warden or other person presiding shall have a second or casting vote.
8. A written resolution circulated to the Warden and all the Fellows who would have been eligible to vote on the matter at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows and approved by at least two thirds of them is as valid as a resolution passed at a meeting: Provided that:
(1) the number of persons who approve the resolution must be at least as many as would be required to form a quorum at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows;
(2) the resolution may be contained in more than one document and will be treated as passed on the date of the last signature;
(3) "written" for these purposes refers to the representation or reproduction of words, symbols or other information in a legible form on paper or which can be printed onto paper, whether sent or supplied by electronic means or otherwise; and
(4) a resolution to appoint a Warden may not be passed as a written resolution.
9. A Fellow must avoid a situation in which he has an interest or duty that conflicts or possibly may conflict with the interests of the College. This duty is not infringed if:
(1) the situation cannot reasonably be regarded as likely to give rise to a conflict of interest;
(2) the situation is authorised by the Warden and Fellows in accordance with Section 10 of this Statute; or
(3) the situation relates to the purchase of trustee indemnity insurance in accordance with Section 15 of this Statute.
10. If a conflict of interests arises for a Fellow, the unconflicted Fellows may authorise such a conflict of interests provided that:
(1) the procedure in Section 11 of this Statute is followed;
(2) authorisation will not result in any direct or indirect material benefit being conferred on any Fellow or any person connected to a Fellow that would not be permitted under these Statutes or the College's general powers; and
(3) the unconflicted Fellows consider it is in the best interests of the College to authorise the conflict of interest in the circumstances.
11. Whenever a Fellow has an interest in a matter to be discussed at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows or a Committee the Fellow concerned must:
(1) declare the interest before discussion begins on the matter;
(2) withdraw from the meeting for that item unless expressly invited to remain in order to provide information;
(3) not be counted in the quorum for that part of the meeting; and
(4) withdraw during the vote and have no vote on the matter.
12. The Warden and Fellows shall be supported by such Committees as are considered necessary and which shall meet as often as the Warden and Fellows shall determine from time to time. The Warden shall have a right, but not an obligation, to be a member of all Committees. Committee business shall normally be conducted by formal meeting, but, provided there is unanimous agreement of members of that Committee and the decisions of that Committee are properly recorded, other arrangements may be made. Any meeting can be called at shorter notice should this be required.
13. A minute book shall be provided, and minutes of the proceedings at a meeting shall be entered in such book, and signed by the Warden or other person presiding at the next meeting.
Benefits to the Warden and Fellows
14. Every Fellow attending a meeting of the Warden and Fellows, or of a Committee appointed by the Warden and Fellows, shall be entitled to be reimbursed the expenses incurred for travelling or otherwise in attending the meeting.
15. The Warden and Fellows may purchase and benefit from trustee indemnity insurance against the costs of a successful defence to a criminal prosecution brought against them in their capacity as charity trustees of the College or against personal liability incurred in respect of any act or omission which is or is alleged to be a breach of trust or breach of duty, unless the Warden or Fellow concerned knew that, or was reckless whether, the act or omission was a breach of trust or breach of duty, and any trustee indemnity insurance policy so purchased may extend to cover any such liability arising as a result of the Warden or Fellow concerned acting in any role associated with his or her charity trusteeship of the College.
16. The Warden or any Fellow (or any person connected to a Warden or Fellow whose remuneration might result in the Warden or Fellow obtaining a material benefit) may enter into a contract with the College to supply goods or services in return for a payment or other material benefit but only if:
(1) the goods or services are actually required by the College;
(2) any conflict of interests is authorised by the other Fellows in accordance with Section 10 of this Statute;
(3) the nature and level of the remuneration is no more than is reasonable in relation to the value of the goods or services and is set in accordance with the procedure in Section 11 of this Statute;
(4) in any financial year, no more than one half of the Fellows are subject to such a contract (or have a person connected to them who is subject to such a contract).
17. For the purposes of Sections 10 and 16 of this Statute:
(1) "person connected" means:
(a) a child, parent, grandchild, grandparent, brother or sister of a Fellow;
(b) the spouse or civil partner of a Fellow or anyone falling within Section 17(1)(a);
(c) a person carrying on business in partnership with a Fellow or with any person falling within Section 17(1)(a) or (b);
(d) an institution which is controlled by a Fellow or by any person falling within Sections 17(1)(a), (b) or (c) (or which is controlled by any two or more such persons when taken together); or
(e) a body corporate in which a Fellow or any person within Section 17(a) to (c) has a substantial interest (or in which two or more such persons, taken together, have a substantial interest)
(2) "material benefit" means a benefit which may or may not be financial but which has a monetary value.
College Seal
18. The College Seal shall be the seal of the Warden and Fellows. It shall be in the custody of the Warden, and shall not be affixed to any writing or document, except in the presence of the Warden or one of the other Fellows and in pursuance of a resolution passed at a meeting of the Warden and Fellows; and a copy of every such writing or document shall be entered in a register to be kept for that purpose.
Auditor
19. The Warden and Fellows shall appoint an Auditor. The Auditor shall receive such fee as they think fit, and shall hold the office during their pleasure.
20. The accounts of the College shall be kept in proper books of account, and the Auditor shall annually examine and verify the same and the vouchers thereof, and shall ascertain the balances which may be due. The Auditor shall sign such accounts if found correct, and shall report whatever may appear to require amendment or observation.
21. The Warden and Fellows shall submit such accounts and returns to the Charity Commission or other relevant statutory body as required in fulfilment of their charitable obligations.
22. A general statement of the receipts and payments, arranged in such manner as the Warden and Fellows may deem requisite and sufficient, shall be made and submitted annually to the Warden and Fellows.
IX. HEADMASTER and SECOND MASTER
Headmaster
1. The Headmaster shall be appointed by and shall hold the office at the pleasure of the Warden and Fellows. As soon as may be after appointment the Headmaster shall be admitted to the office by the Warden; and a record of the admission shall be made in the Register of the College.
2. The Headmaster shall be responsible for and superintend the general discipline and instruction of all pupils admitted to the School.
3. The Headmaster shall be continually resident during the School terms, except when absent in the course of duties arising from the office, or with the previous consent of the Warden and Fellows, or for some urgent cause to be signified in writing to the Warden and Fellows.
4. The Headmaster shall have a house rent free. The house shall be kept in substantial repair by the College, and all rates and taxes and other outgoings in respect thereof shall be paid out of the income of the College.
5. The Headmaster shall receive such remuneration as shall be determined from time to time by the Warden and Fellows.
Second Master
6. The Second Master shall be appointed by the Headmaster with the approval of the Warden and Fellows, and shall hold the office at the pleasure of the Headmaster.
7. The Second Master shall be the Headmaster’s representative in the absence of the Headmaster unless the Headmaster shall otherwise appoint; and shall perform such other duties in the School as the Headmaster shall from time to time assign.
8. The Second Master shall have a house rent free. The house shall be kept in substantial repair by the College, and all rates and taxes in respect thereof shall be paid out of the income of the College.
9. The Second Master shall receive such remuneration as shall be determined from time to time by the Warden and Fellows.
10. Subject as aforesaid, the Second Master shall rank as one of the Dons.
X. DONS
1. The number, appointment and remuneration of the Dons shall be subject to the directions from time to time of the Warden and Fellows.
2. Every Don shall be appointed by and shall hold the office at the pleasure of the Headmaster. If at any time the Headmaster shall dismiss a Don, the Headmaster shall forthwith report such dismissal, with the reasons therefor, to the Warden and Fellows.
3. The Warden and Fellows shall have power to assign out of the income of the College such remuneration as they may from time to time think fit to such Don or Dons (if any) as shall be required to assist in the domestic care and discipline of the Scholars, and to assign rooms to such Don or Dons.
XI. SCHOLARS
Number
1. Subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this Statute, there shall not be less than seventy Scholars of the College to be elected by the Warden and Fellows in the manner hereinafter provided.
Qualifications
2. The Scholarships shall be open to any pupil duly qualified in respect of character and attainments who, in the year in which the election is held, shall not have attained the age of fourteen years and shall have attained the age of twelve years on the first day of September. Every candidate shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Headmaster of date of birth and of good character. Otherwise the candidature shall be disallowed.
Election
3. The election to Scholarships shall take place annually at a general meeting of the Warden and Fellows, except that the Warden and Fellows may delegate their power of election to the Warden.
4. The election shall be made after an examination conducted by the Headmaster and examiners appointed by the Headmaster in such subjects and in such manner as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine. The examiners shall arrange a roll of the names of at least as many candidates as shall in their judgment be sufficient to supply the vacancies available, and the Headmaster shall report their findings to the Warden and Fellows.
5. The Warden or Sub-Warden or another Fellow appointed by the Warden for the purpose shall, after approving the Headmaster’s report, sign Election Roll to signify election on behalf of the Warden and Fellows.
5a. The Scholarship shall also be open to any pupil duly qualified as aforesaid (to be known, if elected, as a “Sixth Form Scholar”) who, on the first day of January in the year in which the election is held, shall have attained the age of seventeen years. Sixth Form Scholars may be elected earlier in the year than those qualified under Section 2 of this Statute, but their names shall be added to the Election Roll. Save as is expressly mentioned in this Section, the provisions of this Statute shall apply to Sixth Form Scholars as they apply to Scholars qualified under Section 2.
Admission
6. Every Scholar shall be admitted by the Warden or by the Headmaster acting on behalf and at the request of the Warden; and a record of the admission shall be made in the Register of the College.
7. There shall be paid in respect of every Scholar hereafter elected such annual sum towards maintenance and education as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine. Subject to such payment, the Scholars shall be maintained and educated during their residence at School out of the income of the College:
Provided that the Warden and Fellows shall have power in the case of any Scholar, whose financial position appears to them to require it, to remit from time to time any part of the said annual sum. The Warden and Fellows shall determine the scale upon which such remission shall be made and the method by which the need of each Scholar shall be ascertained.
8. In cases of grave misconduct, the Headmaster shall have power to expel any Scholar. In every case the Headmaster shall forthwith report to the Warden and Fellows such expulsion and the reason therefor.
XII. COMMONERS
1. There shall be such number of pupils in the School other than Scholars, to be known as Commoners, as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine.
2. The conditions governing the admission of Commoners, their lodging, boarding and education, shall be subject to the directions from time to time of the Warden and Fellows.
3. There shall be paid in respect of every Commoner such annual sum for maintenance and education and such other fees and charges as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine.
4. In cases of grave misconduct, the Headmaster shall have power to expel any Commoner. In every case the Headmaster shall forthwith report to the Warden and Fellows such expulsion and the reason therefor.
XIII. EXHIBITIONS
1. The Warden and Fellows shall award competitive Exhibitions, to be held by Commoners during their residence at the School, of such number and of such value as the Warden and Fellows may from time to time determine.
2. The qualifications and conditions of eligibility for such Exhibitions in respect of age, character, attainments and otherwise and the method of election to, and the conditions of tenure of, such Exhibitions shall (mutatis mutandis) be as determined by the Headmaster with the approval of the Warden and Fellows.
XIV. BURSARIES
1. The Warden and Fellows may award discretionary grants, called Bursaries, to be held by pupils in the School whose financial position appears to the Warden and Fellows to require it.
2. The value of all such Bursaries shall be reviewed by the Warden and Fellows each year, on the advice of the Bursar, and their renewal shall be subject to satisfactory reports on the work and conduct of the pupils concerned.
3. The said Bursaries may be awarded to pupils already in the School or to pupils of a suitable standard, not yet in the School, to be held by them on entering.
XV. TRUSTS AND SPECIAL FUNDS
1. The Warden and Fellows will maintain Trust and Special Funds which consist of gifts, legacies and grants given to the College for specific purposes.
2. Such funds will be maintained according to the wishes of the donor. Where donors have explicitly specified that capital is to be maintained, this will be shown as permanent endowment, otherwise as expendable endowment. In both cases income arising will be shown as restricted funds.
XVI. RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES
The Warden and Fellows shall have power to make such arrangements as they may from time to time think fit to provide, either directly out of the funds of the College or through schemes receiving contributions from the funds of the College or both, pensions gratuities and other monetary benefits for employees of the College upon their retirement from service, and for their dependants and legal personal representatives upon the death of such employees while in service or in receipt of a pension.
XVII. QUIRISTERS’ AND OTHER SCHOOLS
1. The Warden and Fellows shall make such provision as they may think fit for the education of the Quiristers and may establish, maintain or aid a School or Schools for this purpose or for any other purpose connected with the College.
2. There shall be paid in respect of every Quirister such annual sum for maintenance and education and such other fees and charges as the Warden and Fellows shall from time to time determine.
XVIII. INVESTMENTS
The Warden and Fellows may invest as they see fit any of the College’s funds including its expendable and endowed funds and any other funds connected with the College in any investment for the time being authorised by law.
XIX CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES
As often as any question shall arise in regard to the construction of any Statute of the College, it shall be lawful for the Warden and Fellows to refer the same to the Visitor; and it shall be lawful for the Visitor to advise what is the true construction of such Statute.
XX REPEALING STATUTE
All such Statutes or parts of any Statute of the College in force before the approval of these Statutes by Her Majesty the Queen in Council as are not incorporated in these Statutes are hereby repealed as from the date of such approval: Provided that this repeal shall not revive anything not in force or not existing immediately before such approval, nor shall it affect anything done or suffered before such approval under any Statute or part of a statute hereby repealed.
In witness whereof We the said Warden and Fellows of Winchester College have hereunto caused our Common Seal to be affixed this thirtieth day of August Two thousand and seventeen.
The Common Seal of the Warden and Fellows was hereunto affixed in the presence of:-
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C. J. F. Sinclair CBE
Warden