HC Deb 28 July 1955 vol 544 cc1345-6
46. Mr. E. Fletcher

asked the Prime Minister what preliminary steps he proposes to take to carry out the recommendations contained in the Report of the Committee on Crown Lands.

The Prime Minister

A Permanent Commissioner has just been appointed. It is hoped that in due course this officer, as Civil Service head of the Department, will, in accordance with the Committee's recommendations, become Deputy-Chairman of the proposed Board of Trustees. The Committee on Crown Lands also recommended the choice of a chairman-designate. The Government propose to give effect to this recommendation.

Mr. Fletcher

Would the Prime Minister bear in mind that the Committee was anxious that its recommendations should be carried into effect as soon as possible?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir, that will be done. As I say, we are going to give effect to its recommendations, probably during the Recess.