“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.

Brought up, and read the First time.

Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.

The Committee divided: Ayes 2, Noes 9.

Question accordingly negatived.