§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will take steps to prevent the sale of foreshore save for harbour and industrial development, except in cases in which his consent has been given.
§ Mr. SkeffingtonDecisions whether to allow sales of Crown foreshore are made by the Crown Estate Commissioners, and my right hon. Friend's consent is not required. The Commissioners' general policy is to sell foreshore only when it is to be reclaimed by public authorities for statutory purposes or is required to complete small extensions to existing non-Crown establishments. If my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind, perhaps he would care to write to me.