§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to make representations to the Crown Estate Commissioners to keep rent rises for Crown Estate tenants to reasonable and affordable levels. [16923]
§ Mr. Kenneth Clarke[holding answer 28 March 1995]: The Government are not involved in the setting of rent levels for Crown Estate tenants. The Crown Estate Commissioners act within the provisions of the Crown Estate Act 1961, and the requirements of housing legislation.