NDM8863 Debate: The Crown Estate

NDM8863 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the offshore wind opportunity, 4.5 GW of floating and at least 3 GW for fixed, from the Crown Estate’s leasing process.

2. Calls on the Crown Estate to continue working with the Welsh Government to maximise the opportunities and benefits for the people of Wales from their activities.

3. Supports the devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales, in line with the recommendation from the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future for Wales and notes ongoing discussions with the UK Government on this topic.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Delete point 3.

Amendment 2 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Further notes that over three quarters of Welsh local authorities have voted in favour of devolving the Crown Estate and that, in 2023, its asset value in Wales was £853 million.

Regrets the missed opportunities during the Crown Estate Bill process and that the UK Government has rejected calls for devolution.

Calls on the Welsh Government to exert its influence on the UK Government to secure the full devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales.