Crown Estate Act 2025

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After Clause 4, insert the following Clause –"Territorial seabed After section 3A of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (inserted by section 1 of this Act) insert—“3AA Restriction on permanently disposing of interest in seabed etc(1) The Commissioners may not without the consent of the Treasury permanently dispose of—(a) any part of the territorial seabed, or(b) any interest, right or privilege over or in relation to the territorial seabed, which forms part of the Crown Estate.(2) Accordingly, without that consent, any purported disposal of a kind mentioned in subsection (1) is void.(3) In subsection (1), “territorial seabed” means the seabed and subsoil within the seaward limits of the United Kingdom territorial waters.''''

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Page 2, line 29, leave out Clause 5

3

Clause 7, page 4, line 4, leave out subsection (4)

NC7

To move the following Clause—
“Devolution of Crown Estate powers to Northern Ireland
(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows.
(2) After section 7 (powers of Minister of Works in Regent’s Park) insert—
“7A Commissioners’ functions in Northern Ireland
(1) The Treasury in consultation with the Northern Ireland Executive must set out a scheme to transfer all the existing Northern Ireland functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners (“the Commissioners”) to the Northern Ireland Executive or a person/ body nominated by Executive Ministers.
(2) The existing NI functions under subsection (1) are the Commissioners’ functions relating to the part of the Crown Estate that, immediately before the transfer date, consists of—
(a) property, rights or interests in land in Northern Ireland, and
(b) rights in relation to the NI zone.
(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations set a date to implement the scheme under subsection(1) to allow for such arrangements to be voted on by the Northern Ireland Assembly and following a vote in favour arrange for the transfer of functions to the NI Executive or a person or body nominated by Executive Ministers.
(4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.””

This new clause would require the Treasury to devolve Northern Ireland functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners to local Ministers or a person or body nominated by Northern Ireland Executive if the NI Assembly vote for it.

5

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert—
“(3B) In keeping the impact of their activities under review, the Commissioners must have regard to―
(a) the United Kingdom’s Net Zero targets;
(b) regional economic growth; and
(c) ensuring resilience in respect of energy security.”

This new sub-section would require the Crown Estate Commissioners, in reviewing the impact of their activities on the achievement of sustainable development, to have specific regard to the United Kingdom’s Net Zero targets, regional economic growth, and resilience in respect of energy security.

NC5

To move the following Clause—
“Limit on the disposal of assets
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Limit on the disposal of assets
(1) The Commissioners must inform the Treasury if the disposal of assets of the Crown Estate will be of a value totalling 10% or more of the Crown Estate’s total assets in a single year.
(2) The Treasury must approve of any disposal of assets above the threshold in subsection (1) and the Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay a report before Parliament within 28 days of being notified by the Commissioners.””

This new clause requires the Crown Estate Commissioners to notify and seek HM Treasury approval for the disposal of assets totalling 10% or more of the Crown Estate’s total assets.

NC6

To move the following Clause—
“Partnership agreement: the Crown Estate and Great British Energy
The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before Parliament any partnership agreement between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy.”

This new clause requires the Chancellor of the Exchequer to lay before Parliament any partnership agreement between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy.

4

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must limit borrowing by the Crown Estate under this section by regulations made by statutory instrument, and these regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(4) The first set of regulations made under subsection (3) must limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent.”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure for statutory instruments.

NC2

To move the following Clause— "Marine Spatial Planning: coordination In relation to any decisions made about marine spatial priorities, the Crown Estate must- (a) ensure that the decisions are coordinated with the priorities of the Marine Maritime Organisation, and (b) consult any communities or industries impacted by the plans, including fishing communities."

NC3

To move the following Clause— "Sustainable development: community benefits (1) Before making any investment decision, the Commissioners must assess— (a) plans for community benefits for local communities, and (b) plans for community benefits for coastal communities of offshore activities. (2) In section 3(1) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, at end insert- "(1A) The Commissioners must transfer at least 5 per cent of all net profit generated from the Crown Estate's activities to local communities impacted by those activities.””

NC4

To move the following Clause— "Devolution of Crown Estate powers to Wales (1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows. (2) After section 7 (powers of Minister of Works in Regent's Park) insert— "7A Commissioners' functions in Wales (1) The Treasury must set out a scheme to transfer all the existing Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners ("the Commissioners”) to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. (2) The existing Welsh functions under subsection (1) are the Commissioners' functions relating to the part of the Crown Estate that, immediately before the transfer date, consists of— (a) property, rights or interests in land in Wales, and (b) rights in relation to the Welsh zone. (3) The Secretary of State must by regulations set a date to implement the scheme under subsection (1) to the transfer of functions to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.""

1

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert— "(3) The Treasury must by regulations limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

2

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert— "(3B) Any framework document published by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Crown Estate and the Commissioners must define “sustainable development” for the purposes of this Act. (3C) The definition under subsection (3B) must include reference to a climate and nature duty. (3D) A "climate and nature duty” means a duty to achieve any targets set out under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 or under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021."

3

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert— "(3B) In pursuit of the objective under subsection 3A, the Commissioners must assess the adequacy of protections against coastal erosion in areas affected by their offshore activities."

NC1

To move the following Clause- "Management of the Crown Estate in Wales (1) Within two years of the day on which this Act is commenced, the Treasury must have completed a transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government. (2) The Treasury may by regulations make provision about the transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales relating to reserved measures as it considers necessary or expedient, including- (a) in the interests of defence or national security, (b) in connection with maintaining and developing telecommunications and wireless telegraphy, and (c) in connection with maintaining and developing the transmission or distribution of electricity or the provision or use of electricity interconnectors. (3) The Treasury must by regulations make provision to ensure that the employment of any person in Crown employment is not adversely affected by the transfer of responsibility under this section. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsections (2) and (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

NC2

To move the following Clause- "Territorial seabed After section 3A of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (inserted by section 1 of this Act) insert- "3AA Restriction on permanently disposing of interest in seabed etc (1) The Commissioners may not without the consent of the Treasury permanently dispose of— (a) any part of the territorial seabed, or (b) any interest, right or privilege over or in relation to the territorial seabed, which forms part of the Crown Estate. (2) Accordingly, without that consent, any purported disposal of a kind mentioned in subsection (1) is void. (3) In subsection (1), “territorial seabed” means the seabed and subsoil within the seaward limits of the United Kingdom territorial waters.””

3

Clause 7, page 4, line 4, leave out subsection (4)

This amendment removes the privilege amendment inserted by the House of Lords.

7

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) The Treasury must by regulations limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent.
(4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations.

4

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must limit borrowing by the Crown Estate under this section by regulations made by statutory instrument, and these regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(4) The first set of regulations made under subsection (3) must limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent.”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure for statutory instruments.

5

Clause 2, page 2, line 11 at end insert—
“(5A) The Commissioners must notify the Chancellor of the Exchequer of any proposed changes to the remuneration framework governing remuneration of the Chief Executive set out in the Framework Document.
(5B) The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before Parliament any notification received under subsection (5A).”

This amendment requires Commissioners to notify the Chancellor of the Exchequer of any changes to the remuneration of the Chief Executive, who must lay that notification before Parliament.

8

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert—
“(3B) Any framework document published by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Crown Estate and the Commissioners must define “sustainable development” for the purposes of this Act.
(3C) The definition under subsection (3B) must include reference to a climate and nature duty.
(3D) A “climate nature duty” means a duty to achieve any targets set out under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 or under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021.”

This amendment would ensure that this act’s Framework Agreement must define “sustainable development”, and that the definition must include reference to a climate and nature duty.

9

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert—
“(3B) In pursuit of the objective under subsection 3A, the Commissioners must assess the adequacy of protections against coastal erosion in areas affected by their offshore activities.”

6

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert—
“(3B) In complying with the duty under subsection (3A), the Commissioners must—
(a) set and publish sustainable development objectives in relation to their activities,
(b) take all reasonable steps to meet these objectives, and
(c) have regard to the relevant environmental legislation for the UK, England, Wales and Northern Ireland in relation to making these objectives.
(3C) For the purposes of subsection (3B), “relevant environmental legislation” includes—
(a) the Climate Change Act 2008,
(b) the Environment Act 2021,
(c) the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, and
(d) the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.”

This amendment would require the Commissioners to set sustainable development objectives for their activities, having regard to the Climate Change Act 2008, Environment Act 2021, Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

NC3

To move the following Clause—
“Limit on the disposal of assets
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Limit on the disposal of assets
(1) The Commissioners must inform the Treasury if the disposal of assets of the Crown Estate will be of a value totalling 10% or more of the Crown Estate’s total assets in a single year.
(2) The Treasury must approve of any disposal of assets above the threshold in subsection (1) and the Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay a report before Parliament within 28 days of being notified by the Commissioners.””

This new clause requires the Crown Estate Commissioners to notify and seek HM Treasury approval for the disposal of assets totalling 10% or more of the Crown Estate’s total assets.

NC4

To move the following Clause—
“Partnership agreement: the Crown Estate and Great British Energy
The Chancellor of the Exchequer must lay before Parliament any partnership agreement between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy.”

This new clause requires the Chancellor of the Exchequer to lay before Parliament any partnership agreement between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy.

NC5

To move the following Clause—
“Management of the Crown Estate in Wales
(1) Within two years of the day on which this Act is commenced, the Treasury must have completed a transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government.
(2) The Treasury may by regulations make provision about the transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales relating to reserved measures as it considers necessary or expedient, including—
(a) in the interests of defence or national security,
(b) in connection with maintaining and developing telecommunications and wireless telegraphy, and
(c) in connection with maintaining and developing the transmission or distribution of electricity or the provision or use of electricity interconnectors.
(3) The Treasury must by regulations make provision to ensure that the employment of any person in Crown employment is not adversely affected by the transfer of responsibility under this section.
(4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsections (2) and (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

This new clause places a duty on the Treasury to transfer management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government within two years of the commencement of the Act and take measures by resolution to secure arrangements for reserved matters such as defence and national security, telecommunications, and the national grid, and to ensure that employees of the Crown Estate are not adversely affected by the transfer.

NC6

To move the following Clause—
“Transfer of net revenue profit to Wales
In section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (general provisions as to course of management), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) The Commissioners must transfer all net revenue profit generated from the Crown Estate’s activities in Wales to the Welsh Government on an annual basis.””

The new clause would require that the Crown Estate Commissioners transfer all profit generated by the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government on an annual basis.

NC7

To move the following Clause—
“Annual disaggregated reporting of capital and revenue for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows.
(2) After section 2 (4) (reports and accounts), insert—
“(4A) In their accounts, the Commissioners must separately report the capital and income for the activities of the Crown Estate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.””

This new clause requires the separate reporting within the annual accounts of the Crown Estate of capital and revenue for the activities of the Crown Estate in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

NC8

To move the following Clause—
“Publication of lease fees
In section 2 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (reports and accounts), after subsection (4) insert—
“(4A) In their accounts the Commissioners must publish details of all individual lease agreements with public bodies in—
(a) Wales,
(b) England, and
(c) Northern Ireland.
(4B) The information provided under subsection (4A) must include the value and name of the agreement.””

This new clause requires the Crown Estate to publish, in its annual accounts, a list of all lease agreements it has with public bodies in Wales, England and Northern Ireland including each lease’s name and valuation.

NC9

To move the following Clause—
“Publication of separate reports for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In section 2(1) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, at end insert—
“(1A) In addition to the report under subsection (1), the Commissioners shall produce a report on the performance of their functions each year in each of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
(1B) The Commissioners shall lay—
(a) a copy of the report in relation to England before both Houses of Parliament,
(b) a copy of the report in relation to Wales before Senedd Cymru, and
(c) a copy of the report in relation to Northern Ireland before the Northern Ireland Assembly.””

The new clause would require that the Crown Estate Commissioners report separately for each country and for the devolved legislatures to have the report laid before them.

NC10

To move the following Clause—
“Marine Spatial Planning: coordination
In relation to any decisions made about marine spatial priorities, the Crown Estate must—
(a) ensure that the decisions are coordinated with the priorities of the Marine Maritime Organisation, and
(b) consult any communities or industries impacted by the plans, including fishing communities.”

This new clause ensures the Crown Estate collaborates with DEFRA’s Marine Spatial Prioritisation through the MMO.

NC11

To move the following Clause—
“Sustainable development: community benefits
(1) Before making any investment decision, the Commissioners must assess—
(a) plans for community benefits for local communities, and
(b) plans for community benefits for coastal communities of offshore activities.
(2) In section 3(1) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, at end insert—
“(1A) The Commissioners must transfer at least 5 per cent of all net profit generated from the Crown Estate’s activities to local communities impacted by those activities.””

This new clause would require the Commissioners to ensure their activities benefit local communities, including coastal communities, and that 5% of any profits would be transferred to local communities.

NC12

To move the following Clause—
“Devolution of Crown Estate powers to Wales
(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows.
(2) After section 7 (powers of Minister of Works in Regent’s Park) insert—
“7A Commissioners’ functions in Wales
(1) The Treasury must set out a scheme to transfer all the existing Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners (“the Commissioners”) to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers.
(2) The existing Welsh functions under subsection (1) are the Commissioners’ functions relating to the part of the Crown Estate that, immediately before the transfer date, consists of—
(a) property, rights or interests in land in Wales, and
(b) rights in relation to the Welsh zone.
(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations set a date to implement the scheme under subsection (1) to the transfer of functions to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers.
(4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.””

This new clause would require the Treasury to devolve Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners to Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers.

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Page 2, line 29, leave out clause 5

3

Clause 7, page 4, line 4, leave out subsection (4)

NC2

To move the following Clause— "Territorial seabed After section 3A of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (inserted by section 1 of this Act) insert— “3AA Restriction on permanently disposing of interest in seabed etc (1) The Commissioners may not without the consent of the Treasury permanently dispose of— (a) any part of the territorial seabed, or (b) any interest, right or privilege over or in relation to the territorial seabed, which forms part of the Crown Estate. (2) Accordingly, without that consent, any purported disposal of a kind mentioned in subsection (1) is void. (3) In subsection (1), “territorial seabed" means the seabed and subsoil within the seaward limits of the United Kingdom territorial waters.""

2

Page 2, line 29, leave out clause 5

This amendment removes clause 5, which was inserted at Report stage in the Lords.

NC2

To move the following Clause—
“Territorial seabed
After section 3A of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (inserted by section 1 of this Act) insert—
“3AA Restriction on permanently disposing of interest in seabed etc
(1) The Commissioners may not without the consent of the Treasury permanently dispose of—
(a) any part of the territorial seabed, or
(b) any interest, right or privilege over or in relation to the territorial seabed,
which forms part of the Crown Estate.
(2) Accordingly, without that consent, any purported disposal of a kind mentioned in subsection (1) is void.
(3) In subsection (1), “territorial seabed” means the seabed and subsoil within the seaward limits of the United Kingdom territorial waters.””

This new clause requires the Crown Estate Commissioners to obtain consent from the Treasury before they permanently dispose of any of the Crown Estate’s interest in, or rights or privileges in relation to, the territorial seabed.

1

Clause 3, page 2, line 17, at end insert—
“(3B) In keeping the impact of their activities under review, the Commissioners must have regard to—
(a) the United Kingdom’s net zero targets;
(b) regional economic growth; and
(c) ensuring resilience in respect of managing uncertainty, risk and national security interests.”

This amendment would require the Crown Estate Commissioners, in reviewing the impact of their activities on the achievement of sustainable development, to have specific regard to the United Kingdom’s net zero targets, regional economic growth, and resilience in respect of managing uncertainty, risk and national security interests.

NC1

To move the following Clause—
“Management of the Crown Estate in Wales
Within two years of the day on which this Act is commenced, the Treasury must have completed a transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government.”

This new clause places a duty on the Treasury to transfer management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government within two years of the commencement of the Act.

1

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) The Secretary of State must limit any borrowing by the Crown Estate under this Section by regulations made by statutory instrument, and these regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(4) The first set of regulations made under subsection (3) must limit borrowing to a net debt to asset value ratio of no more than 25 per cent.”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure for statutory instruments.

2

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, at end insert—
“5A The Chair of Commissioners may not be appointed until the appointment has been scrutinised by the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons, or any successor committee.”

This amendment would require the appointment of the Chair of Commissioners of The Crown Estate to be subject to scrutiny by the Treasury Select Committee.

12

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“General duty of the Commissioners
After section 1(3) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“(3A) It is a general duty of the Commissioners to ensure that any licensed activities on the Crown Estate do not cause significant environmental damage or raise animal welfare concerns.
(3B) Where the Commissioners determine an activity is causing environmental damage or raises animal welfare concerns, they must revoke the licence for the activity.
(3C) Where the Commissioners determine an application for a licence for an activity would cause environmental damage or raises animal welfare concerns, they must refuse the application for a licence for the activity.””

13

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental standards of licensed activities on the Crown Estate
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Environmental standards of licensed activities on the Crown Estate
(1) In carrying out their functions under this Act, the Commissioners must assess the—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of licensed activities on the Crown Estate.
(2) If the assessment under subsection (1) determines that a licensed activity—
(a) is causing environmental damage, or
(b) raises significant animal welfare issues
then they must revoke the licence for the activity in question.
(3) The Commissioners must assess the potential—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of applications for licences for activities on the Crown Estate.
(4) If the assessment under subsection (3) determines that an application for a licence for an activity—
(a) may cause environmental damage, or
(b) raises significant animal welfare concerns,
they must refuse the application.””

14

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Limit on the disposal of assets
(1) After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Limit on the disposal of assets
(1) The Commissioners must inform The Treasury if the disposal of assets of the Crown Estate will be of a value totalling £10 million or more in a single year.
(2) The Treasury must approve of any disposal of assets above the threshold in subsection (1) and the Secretary of State must lay a report before Parliament within 28 days of being notified by the Commissioners.””

This clause requires the Crown Estate commissioners to seek HM Treasury approval for the disposal of assets over £10 million.

10

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Sustainable development
In section 1 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (general provision about the Crown Estate Commissioners), after subsection (3) insert—
“(3A) The Commissioners must keep under review the impact of their activities on the achievement of sustainable development in the United Kingdom.””

The amendment would require the Commissioners to keep the impact of their activities on the achievement of sustainable development under review. Sustainable development goals as recognised by the United Nations, the Commonwealth and other bodies refer to human development that aims to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of the present while also ensuring the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

11

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Commissioners with special responsibility
(1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Crown Estate Act 1961 (constitution etc), is amended as follows.
(2) Before sub-paragraph (4) insert—
“(3B) The commissioners appointed under this paragraph must include—
(a) a commissioner responsible for giving advice about England,
(b) a commissioner responsible for giving advice about Wales, and
(c) a commissioner responsible for giving advice about Northern Ireland.
(3C) References in sub-paragraph (3B) to “giving advice about” a part of the United Kingdom are to the giving of advice to the Commissioners about conditions in that part so far as relating to their functions in relation to land there.
(3D) A commissioner’s responsibility for giving advice under sub-paragraph (3B) is additional to the other responsibilities of a commissioner.”
(3) Before sub-paragraph (5) insert—
“(4B) No recommendation may be made to His Majesty for the appointment of a person as a commissioner under sub-paragraph (3B)(b) or (c) unless—
(a) the Welsh Ministers have been consulted about the appointment, in the case of an appointment under sub-paragraph (3B)(b), or
(b) the Executive Office in Northern Ireland has been consulted about the appointment, in the case of an appointment under sub-paragraph (3B)(c).””

This new Clause would require the persons appointed to be Crown Estate Commissioners to include three commissioners who are able to provide the Commissioners with advice about conditions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively, so far as they relate to the functions of the Commissioners.

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Clause 3, page 2, line 15, at end insert “, or after the Crown Estate Commissioners have published the Crown Estate’s lease extension policy and a Minister of the Crown has tabled a motion in both Houses of Parliament to debate that policy, whichever is the later.”

This amendment would require the Crown Estate to fulfil part of the Crown undertaking given during Report stage of the passage of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, specifically the commitment that it would publish its lease extension policy.

3

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Annual reports
In section 2 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (reports and accounts), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) The annual report for a year in which a partnership between the Commissioners and Great British Energy is in operation must include a report on—
(a) the activities of the Commissioners during the year under that partnership, and
(b) any effects or benefits experienced during the year which were the result of activities of the Commissioners under that partnership.””

This amendment would require the Commissioners to include in their annual reports a summary of the things done, and of any effects or benefits or effects resulting from things done, under any partnership between themselves and Great British Energy. The duty will only apply in relation to a year in which such a partnership was in operation.

7

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Climate change and nature duty of Crown Estate Commissioners
In the Crown Estate Act 1961, after section 1 insert—
“1A Duty of the Commissioners to contribute to climate change and nature targets
(1) In complying with the general duty under section 1(3) and in exercising their functions the Commissioners must take all reasonable steps to contribute to—
(a) the achievement of targets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008,
(b) the achievement of biodiversity targets set under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021, and
(c) adapting to any current or predicted impacts of climate change identified in the most recent report under section 56 of the Climate Change Act 2008.
(2) In carrying out the duty set under subsection (1), the Crown Estate Commissioners must include conditions in all seabed leases that require the leaseholder to contribute to the conservation and overall enhancement of the natural environment.””

This amendment would give the Crown Estate a new climate change and nature duty requiring it to take all reasonable steps to contribute to the achievement of the Climate Change Act 2008 and Environment Act 2021 targets in exercising its functions. The duty requires the inclusion of nature conservation measures in all seabed licences granted by the Crown Estate.

8

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Reports to Parliament
(1) The Commissioners must publish an annual report and send it to the Environmental Audit Committee of the House of Commons.
(2) The report under subsection (1) must consider the Commissioners’ functions and the Crown Estate’s activity in the contribution to the following—
(a) supporting local communities and economies;
(b) the achievement of the United Kingdom’s climate and environmental targets;
(c) the relationship with GB Energy;
(d) a just transition to green energy;
(e) a jobs and skills transition into the green economy;
(f) the promotion of animal welfare in aquaculture on the Crown Estate;
(g) the protection of the foreshore on the Crown Estate;
(h) the protection of the seabed in the Crown Estate.
(3) The Commissioners must appear before the Environmental Audit Committee if requested by the Committee.”

This amendment would require the Commissioners to publish an annual report before Parliament.

9

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Regional Wealth Fund and Skills Training Fund
After section 4 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“Regional Wealth Fund and Skills Training Fund
(1) The Commissioners must use the funds from the Crown Estate to establish a Regional Wealth Fund and a Skills Training Fund, as set out in subsections (2) to (9).
(2) The Commissioners must ensure that a percentage of the Crown Estate’s license fee for leases of Crown Estate land for offshore wind power development is given to a regional wealth fund.
(3) The Commissioners must agree regional boundaries of the regional wealth fund in consultation with local government.
(4) Funds from the Crown Estate’s license fee for such leases must be distributed to the nearest regional wealth fund to the offshore wind power development.
(5) The Commissioners must ensure that a percentage of the Crown Estate’s profit is given to a skills training fund (“the fund”).
(6) The Commissioners must ensure that the fund works to provide persons residing or employed on the boundaries of or on the land of the Crown Estate with skills training to equip them to perform jobs in the green economy.
(7) The Commissioners must ensure that those administering the fund consult with appropriate national and regional organisations and industry to agree the type of training that the fund will provide to meet the requirement under subsection (6).
(8) The Secretary of State must by regulations set the percentages under subsections (2) and (5).
(9) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.””

This amendment would require the Commissioners to establish a Regional Wealth Fund and a Skills Training Fund.

6

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Devolution of Crown Estate management to Wales
After section 1 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“1A Devolution of Crown Estate management to Wales
The Treasury must complete a transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government.””

This amendment would require the Government to devolve Welsh Crown Estate responsibility to Wales.

4

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Salmon farms on the Crown Estate
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Salmon farms on the Crown Estate
(1) In carrying out their functions under this Act, the Commissioners must assess the—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of salmon farms on the Crown Estate.
(2) If the assessment under subsection (1) determines that a salmon farm—
(a) is causing environmental damage, or
(b) has significant animal welfare issues,
then they must revoke the licence for the farm in question.
(3) The Commissioners must assess the potential—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of applications for licences for salmon farms on the Crown Estate.
(4) If the assessment under subsection (3) determines that an application for a licence for a salmon farm—
(a) may cause environmental damage, or
(b) raises significant animal welfare concerns,
then they must refuse the application.””

5

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on differences between provisions of this Act about the Crown Estate in England and equivalent provisions in Scotland
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report assessing any differences between the provisions made by this Act for the management of the Crown Estate in England and equivalent provisions for the management of the Crown Estate in Scotland.”

[Withdrawn]
Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) The Secretary of State must limit any borrowing by the Crown Estate under this section by regulations made by statutory instrument up to a limit of 25% of total capital and reserves of the Crown Estate.
(4) Regulations under subsection (3) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure for statutory instruments.

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause- "Salmon farms on the Crown Estate After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert - "3A Salmon farms on the Crown Estate (1) In carrying out their functions under this Act, the Commissioners must assess the- (a) environmental impact, and (b) animal welfare standards of salmon farms on the Crown Estate. (2) If the assessment under subsection (1) determines that a salmon farm– (a) is causing environmental damage, or (b) has significant animal welfare issues, then they must revoke the licence for the farm in question. (3) The Commissioners must assess the potential – (a) environmental impact, and (b) animal welfare standards of applications for licences for salmon farms on the Crown Estate. (4) If the assessment under subsection (3) determines that an application for a licence for a salmon farm - (a) may cause environmental damage, or (b) raises significant animal welfare concerns, then they must refuse the application.""

37F

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Offshore energy installation and generation on the Crown Estate
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Offshore energy installation and generation on the Crown Estate
(1) In carrying out their functions under this Act, the Commissioners must assess the—
(a) environmental, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of offshore energy installation and generation on the Crown Estate.
(2) If assessment under subsection (1) determines that relevant offshore energy installation and generation—
(a) is causing environmental damage, or
(b) has significant animal welfare issues,
then they must revoke the licence for the installation or generation in question.
(3) The Commissioners must assess the potential—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of applications for licences for the installation and generation of offshore energy on the Crown Estate.
(4) If the assessment under subsection (3) determines that an application for a licence for the installation and generation of offshore energy on the Crown Estate—
(a) may cause environmental damage, or
(b) raises significant animal welfare concerns,
then they must refuse the application.””

This would add provisions to restrict and assess the impact of offshore energy installation and generation on the Crown Estate on the environment and animal welfare.

37G

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Aquaculture on the Crown Estate
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Aquaculture on the Crown Estate
(1) In carrying out their functions under this Act, the Commissioners must assess the—
(a) environmental, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of aquacultural practices on the Crown Estate.
(2) If assessment under subsection (1) determines that relevant aquaculture—
(a) is causing environmental damage, or
(b) has significant animal welfare issues,
then they must revoke the licence for the aquacultural practice in question.
(3) The Commissioners must assess the potential—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of applications for licences for aquacultural practices on the Crown Estate.
(4) If the assessment under subsection (3) determines that an application for a licence for an aquaculture practice—
(a) may cause environmental damage, or
(b) raises significant animal welfare concerns,
then they must refuse the application.””

This would add provisions to restrict and assess the impact of aquacultural practices on the Crown Estate on the environment and animal welfare.

37E

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Accounts to be annually submitted to the Treasury
In section 2 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, omit subsection (1) and insert—
“(1A) The Commissioners must submit accounts of the receipts and disbursements of the Crown Estate to the Treasury annually, in such form and accompanied by such explanations as the Treasury may from time to time require and direct; and the annual account of receipts and disbursements must be laid before Parliament within one calendar month after the first meeting of Parliament subsequent to the first day of January in every year.””

This amendment adjusts the requirement on Commissioners to lay their accounts before Parliament annually to match the requirement on the Duchy of Lancaster, as set out in the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall (Accounts) Act 1838.

37D

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on differences between provisions of this Act about the Crown Estate in England and equivalent provisions in Scotland
The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a report assessing any differences between the provisions made by this Act for the management of the Crown Estate in England and equivalent provisions for the management of the Crown Estate in Scotland.”

37A

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consider impact on commercial fishing
The Commissioners must not grant new licences to access the seabed without consideration of the impact of those new licences on commercial fishing.”

This amendment will ensure that the Commissioners must not grant new licences to access the seabed without consideration of the impact of those new licences on commercial fishing.

37B

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consider impact on commercial shipping
The Commissioners must not grant new licences to access the seabed without consideration of the impact of those new licences on commercial shipping.”

This amendment will ensure that the Commissioners must not grant new licences to access the seabed without consideration of the impact of those new licences on commercial shipping.

37C

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty to consider impact on coastal communities
The Commissioners must not grant new licences to access the seabed without consideration of the impact of those new licences on coastal communities.”

This amendment will ensure that the Commissioners must not grant new licences to access the seabed without consideration of the impact of those new licences on coastal communities.

33

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Skills training fund
In section 4 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (Grants for public or charitable purposes), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A) The Commissioners must ensure that a percentage of the Crown Estate’s profit is given to a skills training fund (“the fund”).
(2B) The Commissioners must ensure that the fund works to provide persons residing or employed on the boundaries of or on the land of the Crown Estate with skills training to equip them to perform jobs in the green economy.
(2C) The Commissioners must ensure that those administering the fund consult with appropriate national and regional organisations and industry to agree the type of training that the fund will provide to meet the requirement under subsection (2B).
(2D) The Secretary of State must by regulations set the percentage of the Crown Estate’s profit to be given to the fund.
(2E) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (2D) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.””

This amendment requires the Commissioners to direct a percentage of the Crown Estate’s profit into a skills training fund.

34

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: investment strategy and partnership agreements
(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish a report setting out the scope and nature of the relationship between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy, and the expected impacts from the relationship.
(2) The Commissioners must thereafter publish a report annually setting out—
(a) the actual impacts of the relationship between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy,
(b) the investment strategy of the Crown Estate and details of recent investments,
(c) an assessment of the how the relationship with Great British Energy has impacted investment by the Crown Estate,
(d) the investment strategy for capital investment in infrastructure, including port infrastructure, and
(e) an assessment of any investments undertaken following engagement with the National Wealth Fund,
(f) the investment strategy for Research and Development with details and analysis of recent investments and their outcomes,
(g) an assessment of the impact of investment by the Crown Estate on private sector investment, including the amounts of private sector investment leveraged by investment type and an independent analysis of whether crowding out of private sector investment is likely to have occurred.”

This amendment would require the Crown Estate Commissioners to annually report on the scope and nature of the relationship between the Crown Estate and Great British Energy, the expected impacts and actual impacts from the relationship.

35

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Restriction on licences for electricity generation
The Commissioners may not grant any licences for the purposes of electricity generation or transmission without confirmation that a grid connection will be available for any electricity that is generated under that licence.”

This amendment will ensure that The Crown Estate does not grant new licences for the purpose of electricity generation or transmission without confirmation that a grid connection will be available for any electricity that is generated under that licence.

36

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Limit on the disposal of assets
(1) The Commissioners must inform The Treasury if the disposal of assets of the Crown Estate will be of a value totalling £10 million or more in a single year.
(2) The Treasury must approve of any disposal of assets above the threshold in subsection (1) and the Secretary of State must lay a report before Parliament within 28 days of being notified by the Commissioners.”

This clause requires the Crown Estate commissioners to seek HM Treasury approval for the disposal of assets over £10 million.

37

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Salmon farms on the Crown Estate
After section 3 of the Crown Estate Act 1961, insert—
“3A Salmon farms on the Crown Estate
(1) In carrying out their functions under this Act, the Commissioners must assess the—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of salmon farms on the Crown Estate.
(2) If the assessment under subsection (1) determines that a salmon farm—
(a) is causing environmental damage, or
(b) has significant animal welfare issues,
then they must revoke the licence for the farm in question.
(3) The Commissioners must assess the potential—
(a) environmental impact, and
(b) animal welfare standards
of applications for licences for salmon farms on the Crown Estate.
(4) If the assessment under subsection (3) determines that an application for a licence for a salmon farm—
(a) may cause environmental damage, or
(b) raises significant animal welfare concerns,
then they must refuse the application.””

38

Clause 3, page 2, line 14, leave out from “force” to end of line 15 and insert “two months after a revised Framework Document has been laid before Parliament and the Secretary of State has arranged for the tabling of a motion for resolution on the Framework Document in each House of Parliament”

This amendment would prevent the Crown Estate Bill from coming into force until two months after the Framework Document has been laid before Parliament with a motion for resolution in both Houses of Parliament.

39

Clause 3, page 2, line 14, leave out from “force” to end of line 15 and insert “two months after the Partnership Agreement between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate has been laid before Parliament.”

This amendment would prevent the Crown Estate Bill from coming into force until two months after the Partnership Agreement between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate is laid before Parliament.

40

Clause 3, page 2, line 14, leave out from “force” to end of line 15, and insert “two months after the Memorandum of Understanding between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate has been laid before Parliament.”

This amendment would prevent the Crown Estate Bill from coming into force until two months after the Memorandum of Understanding between Great British Energy and the Crown Estate is laid before Parliament.

3

Clause 1, page 1, line 17, after “Commissioners” insert “, of no more than 2% of total assets of the Crown Estate,”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow.

4

Clause 1, page 1, line 17, after “Commissioners” insert “, limited by a five-year cap made by the Secretary of State by regulations made by statutory instrument,”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow.

6

Clause 1, page 1, line 19, after “assistance” insert “, to be limited by a five-year cap made by the Secretary of State by regulations made by statutory instrument,”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow.

7

Clause 1, page 1, line 20, after “Commissioners” insert “, of no more than 2% of total assets of the Crown Estate,”

This amendment would limit the amount the Commissioners may borrow.

9

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(c) borrowing by the Commissioners must not exceed an amount equal to 200% of capital and reserves of the Crown Estate.”

10

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) Any loans issued to The Crown Estate under subsection (1) or (2) must be included in the Government’s assessment of UK general government gross debt.”

This amendment would ensure any loans extended to The Crown Estate would be included in the Government’s assessment of the national debt.

11

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

12

Clause 2, page 2, line 11, at end insert—
“5A The Chair of Commissioners and each Commissioner may not be appointed until the appointment has been scrutinised by the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons, or any successor committee.”

This amendment would require the appointment of the Chair of Commissioners of The Crown Estate to be subject to scrutiny by the Treasury Select Committee.

32

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Report on impact of this Act on the Sovereign Grant
The Secretary of State must, within one year of the passing of this Act and each subsequent year, lay before Parliament a report into the effect of this Act on the size of the Sovereign Grant.”

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to review the impact of this Act on the size of the Sovereign Grant.

31

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Power to lease in exchange for ownership
(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows.
(2) After section 3(1) insert—
“(1A) The Commissioners may waive lease fees in exchange for full or part ownership of any project or development.””

This amendment gives explicit power to the Commissioners to lease parts of land in exchange for part or full ownership of any project or development.

29

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Crown Estate Commissioner Duties
(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows.
(2) After section 1(3) insert—
“(3A) In complying with the duty under subsection (3), the Commissioners must—
(a) act in the way best calculated to further the achievement of sustainable development, and
(b) seek to manage the assets in a way that is likely to contribute to the promotion or the improvement of—
(i) economic development,
(ii) regeneration,
(iii) social wellbeing, and
(iv) environmental wellbeing.””

This amendment would require the Commissioners to carry out their duties under subsection 3 with regards to sustainable development, economic development, regeneration, social wellbeing, environmental wellbeing.

30

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Nature Recovery Duty
(1) In carrying out their duties under the Crown Estate Act 1961, the Commissioners must take steps to meet the nature recovery duty.
(2) The nature recovery duty includes taking steps to—
(a) embed nature into spatial planning and seabed leasing,
(b) allocate space for nature recovery in all projects, and
(c) invest in clean energy projects.”

This amendment places a nature recovery duty on the Crown Estate.

8

Clause 1, page 1, line 26, at end insert—
“(c) borrowing by the Commissioners should not exceed an amount equal to 10% of capital and reserves of the Crown Estate.”

This amendment would retain some flexibility at the same time as preventing overborrowing.

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause-"Responsibility for abiding by public undertakings In section 1 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (general provision about Crown Estate Commissioners), after section 1(4A) (inserted by section 1 of this Act), insert – “(4B) One Commissioner must have responsibility for ensuring that the Crown Estate abides by public undertakings given on its behalf.”””

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause-“Devolution of Crown Estate powers to Wales (1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows. (2) After section 7 (Powers of Minister of Works in Regent's Park) insert – "7A Commissioners' functions in Wales (1) The Treasury must set out a scheme to transfer all the existing Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners (“the Commissioners") to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. (2) The existing Welsh functions under subsection (1) are the Commissioners' functions relating to the part of the Crown Estate that, immediately before the transfer date, consists of – (a) property, rights or interests in land in Wales, and (b) rights in relation to the Welsh zone. (3) The Secretary of State must by regulations set a date to implement the scheme under subsection (1) to the transfer of functions to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.'"'"

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause – "Maintaining the seabed In carrying out their duties under the Crown Estate Act 1961, the Commissioners must pay particular regard to maintaining the seabed in good condition especially in regard to biodiversity and the organic storage of carbon.”

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause-"Deep sea mining prohibition The Commissioners must ensure that they do not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any land, including the seabed, of the Crown Estate, or any right or privilege over or in relation to any such land, to deep sea mining projects.”

[Withdrawn]
After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Deep sea mining prohibition
The Commissioners must ensure that they do not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any land, including the seabed, of the Crown Estate, or any right or privilege over or in relation to any such land, to deep sea mining projects.”

This amendment would prevent the Crown Estate from leasing or selling land for use in projects that relate to deep sea mining.

13

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Responsibility for abiding by public undertakings
In section 1 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (general provision about Crown Estate Commissioners), after section 1(4A) (inserted by section 1 of this Act), insert—
“(4B) One Commissioner must have responsibility for ensuring that the Crown Estate abides by public undertakings given on its behalf.””

This is to ensure that the undertaking given on behalf of the Crown on 25 May 2024 is honoured by the Crown Estate.

25

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Climate change and nature duty of Crown Estate Commissioners
In the Crown Estate Act 1961, after section 1 insert—
“1A Duty of the Commissioners to contribute to climate change and nature targets
(1) In complying with the general duty under section 1(3) and in exercising their functions the Commissioners must take all reasonable steps to contribute to—
(a) the achievement of targets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008,
(b) the achievement of biodiversity targets set under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021, and
(c) adapting to any current or predicted impacts of climate change identified in the most recent report under section 56 of the Climate Change Act 2008.
(2) In carrying out the duty set under subsection (1), the Crown Estate Commissioners must include conditions in all seabed leases that require the leaseholder to contribute to the conservation and overall enhancement of the natural environment.””

This amendment would give the Crown Estate a new climate change and nature duty requiring it to take all reasonable steps to contribute to the achievement of the Climate Change Act 2008 and Environment Act 2021 targets in exercising its functions. The duty requires the inclusion of nature conservation measures in all seabed licences granted by the Crown Estate.

2

Clause 1, page 1, line 17, after “loans” insert “of no more than £150 million”

This amendment would place a cap on the amount the Commissioners may borrow.

5

Clause 1, page 1, line 19, after “assistance” insert “of no more than £150 million”

This amendment would place a cap on the amount the Commissioners may borrow.

28

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Maintaining the seabed
In carrying out their duties under the Crown Estate Act 1961, the Commissioners must pay particular regard to maintaining the seabed in good condition especially in regard to biodiversity and the organic storage of carbon.”

The amendment places a particular duty on the Crown Estate to protect the seabed that it owns around the coast of the UK.

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause- “Deep sea mining prohibition The Commissioners must ensure that they do not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any land, including the seabed, of the Crown Estate, or any right or privilege over or in relation to any such land, to deep sea mining projects."

26

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Devolution of Crown Estate powers to Wales
(1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows.
(2) After section 7 (Powers of Minister of Works in Regent’s Park) insert—
“7A Commissioners’ functions in Wales
(1) The Treasury must set out a scheme to transfer all the existing Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners (“the Commissioners”) to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers.
(2) The existing Welsh functions under subsection (1) are the Commissioners’ functions relating to the part of the Crown Estate that, immediately before the transfer date, consists of—
(a) property, rights or interests in land in Wales, and
(b) rights in relation to the Welsh zone.
(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations set a date to implement the scheme under subsection (1) to the transfer of functions to the Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers.
(4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.””

This amendment would require the Treasury to devolve Welsh functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners to Welsh Ministers or a person nominated by Welsh Ministers.

27

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Offshore wind developments: regional wealth funds
(1) The Commissioners must ensure that a percentage of the Crown Estate’s license fee for leases of Crown Estate land for offshore wind power development is given to a regional wealth fund.
(2) The Commissioners must agree regional boundaries of the regional wealth fund in consultation with local government.
(3) Funds from the Crown Estate’s license fee for such leases must be distributed to the nearest regional wealth fund to the offshore wind power development.
(4) The Secretary of State must by regulations set the percentage of the license fee which must be given to a regional wealth fund under subsection (1).
(5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (4) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.”

This amendment would require the Crown Estate to ensure all leases for offshore wind power developments contain an agreed percentage that is contributed to a regional wealth fund. The money from this fund would be distributed to local communities.

BARONESS HAYMAN

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause- "Climate Change and Nature Duty of Crown Estate Commissioners (1) The Crown Estate Act 1961 is amended as follows. (2) In section 1 (general provision about Crown Estate Commissioners), after subsection (3) insert- "1A Duty of the Commissioners to contribute to climate change and nature targets (1) In complying with the general duty under section 1(3) and in exercising their functions the Commissioners must take all reasonable steps to contribute to - (a) the achievement of targets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008, (b) the achievement of biodiversity targets set under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021, and (c) adapting to any current or predicted impacts of climate change identified in the most recent report under section 56 of the Climate Change Act 2008. (2) In carrying out the duty set under subsection (1), the Crown Estate Commissioners must include conditions in all seabed leases that require the leaseholder to contribute to the conservation and overall enhancement of the natural environment.'"

42

Clause 3, page 2, line 15, at end insert “, or after the Crown Estate Commissioners have published the Crown Estate’s lease extension policy and a Minister of the Crown has tabled a motion in both Houses of Parliament to debate that policy, whichever is the later.”

This amendment would require the Crown Estate to fulfil part of the Crown undertaking given during Report stage of the passage of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, specifically the commitment that it would publish its lease extension policy.

41

Clause 3, page 2, line 14, leave out “beginning with the day on which it is passed” and insert “after the publication of an agreed fiscal framework between the Treasury and the Crown Estate on the powers to lend under this Act”

This amendment would require that the Act may only come into force two months after the publication of a fiscal framework agreement between the Treasury and the Crown Estate relating to the powers within the bill.

1

Clause 1, page 1, line 8, at end insert—
“(4B) The functions of the Crown Estate in Wales may not be exercised without the consent of the Welsh Government.”

This amendment would require that the Crown Estate must receive the consent of the Welsh Government before exercising its powers in Wales.

21

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Management of the Crown Estate in Wales
Within two years of the day on which this Act is commenced, the Treasury must have completed a transfer of the responsibility of the management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government.”

This new Clause places a duty on the Treasury to transfer management of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government within two years of the commencement of the Act.

22

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Appointment of Crown Estate Commissioners from national parliaments
In Schedule 1 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (constitution etc of Crown Estate Commissioners), after paragraph 1, sub-paragraph (3), insert—
“(3B) The House of Commons, Senedd Cymru and the Northern Ireland Assembly may, by a method to be determined by the Speaker of each legislature, nominate individuals to be commissioners of the Crown Estate.
(3C) When determining the number of commissioners under sub-paragraph (1), His Majesty must ensure equal representation of any individuals nominated by the House of Commons, Senedd Cymru and the Northern Ireland Assembly under sub-paragraph (3B).””

23

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Transfer of net revenue profit to Wales
In section 3(1) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, at end insert—
“(1A) The Commissioners must transfer all net profit generated from the Crown Estate’s activities in Wales to the Welsh Government on an annual basis.””

The new Clause would require that the Crown Estate Commissioners transfer all profit generated by the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government on an annual basis.

24

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Annual disaggregated reporting of capital and revenue for England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In section 2(4) of the Crown Estate Act 1961, after “income,” insert “separately for the activities of the Crown Estate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland,””

This amendment requires the separate reporting within the annual accounts of the Crown Estate of capital and revenue for the activities of the Crown Estate in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

14

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty: protection of the seabed
(1) The Crown Estate Commissioners must take steps to protect the seabed which forms part of the Crown Estate.
(2) Protection under subsection (1) includes prohibiting all activities, business practices, leisure pursuits and other actions which damage permanently or temporarily the seabed.”

15

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Crown Estate objectives
(1) The Crown Estate Commissioners must prioritise the objectives set out in subsection (2) and (3) in the managing and turning to account of Crown Estate Land.
(2) The Crown Estate must seek to support the development and promotion of new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
(3) The Crown Estate must seek to prioritise the food security of the United Kingdom.”

16

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Report: energy generation on the Crown Estate
(1) Within 12 months of the passing of this Act, the Crown Estate Commissioners must publish a report on the potential for energy generation on the Crown Estate, including consideration of offshore wind turbines and onshore wind turbines.
(2) The report under subsection (1) must also assess the potential impact of wind turbines on the Crown Estate on grid capacity and energy pricing.
(3) The report under subsection (1) must be submitted to the Secretary of State and laid before Parliament.”

17

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: nature prescribing
(1) The Crown Estate Commissioners must publish a review to assess how the Crown Estate assets can be deployed to support nature prescribing.
(2) The Crown Estate Commissioners must work with NHS England and their devolved counterparts to enable their woodland, shoreline and other nature assets to form part of a major United Kingdom wide nature prescribing scheme.”

18

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Review: governance and inclusivity
(1) On the passing of this Act the Crown Estate Commissioners must publish a review to assess the inclusivity of its policies, practices, procedures and assets.
(2) The review under subsection (1) must consider the corporate governance of the Crown Estate and assess whether new board roles should be created to support inclusion.”

19

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Stakeholder consultation
(1) On the passing of this Act the Crown Estate Commissioners must review methods of consultation with relevant stakeholders.
(2) The review under subsection (1) should include consideration of alignment assemblies as a method to involve local communities in decision-making.”

20

After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Additionality principle
(1) Before making any investment decision, the Crown Estate Commissioners must ensure that the principle of additionality is met.
(2) The principle of additionality in subsection (1) is that—
(a) all activities make a contribution which is beyond what is available or is otherwise absent from the market,
(b) all activities do not crowd out the private sector, and
(c) all activities have effects that encourage private sector funding to a multiple specified by regulations made by the Treasury.”

After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—"Responsibility for abiding by public undertakings In section 1 of the Crown Estate Act 1961 (general provision about Crown Estate Commissioners), after section 1(4A) (inserted by section 1 of this Act), insert —"(4B) One Commissioner must have responsibility for ensuring that the Crown Estate abides by public undertakings given on its behalf.””””