Mr. B. Harrison:

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will advise the setting up of a. Royal Commission to investigate the ownership, control and development of the foreshore and inshore coastal waters similar to that on common lands.

No, Sir.

Mr. Harrison:

Will the Chancellor look again at this matter, because with the increased use of the inshore waters and coastal areas for recreational purposes, along with the shortage of moorings and so on, it is becoming a real problem throughout the coastal areas trying to find out who owns and controls any area?

I understand that the present system is working quite satisfactorily, but if my hon. Friend has any evidence to the contrary I shall be glad to examine it.