§ 45. Mr. Hurdasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement about the proposed legislation on Crown lands.
§ The Prime Minister (Sir Anthony Eden)Yes, Sir. A Bill on this subject will be presented to the House this week. The Bill will set up the board to manage Crown Lands which was recommended by Sir Malcolm Trustram Eve's Committee. It will also make the Lord Privy Seal and the Secretary of State for Scotland responsible to Parliament for the Crown Estate in future.
§ Mr. HurdMay I wish the Prime Minister many happy returns of the day, and ask him whether, in the case of the administration of the Crown lands, the Government have reached a happy outcome from the difficulties which faced them?
§ The Prime MinisterI should riot like it to be thought that my birthday had anything to do with the change concerning Crown lands. It might be rather embarrassing.