CROWN ESTATE

Early day motion 142, tabled 12 July 2001 by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes the net increase of 11.1 per cent. in surplus revenue and the 15.7 per cent. total return on the Crown Estate investment property portfolio; which is 4.2 per cent. above the Investment Property Databank; is concerned that these improvements are at the cost of local communities; and calls upon the Government to establish a Royal Commission to investigate the workings of the Crown Estate and ensure that its operations are to the benefit of Her Majesty's subjects.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21, Labour 9, Labour/Co-operative 2, Scottish National Party 2.