“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.

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.