§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his responsibilities with regard to the Crown Estate. [92206]
§ Dr. ReidAlthough the functions of the Crown Estate Commissioners in managing the Crown Estate are reserved, properties and interests which form the Crown Estate in Scotland are subject to the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament. However, the power of direction over the Crown Estate Commissioners will remain with the United Kingdom Government and is exercised jointly by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and myself.