Deputy first minister vows to carry on bid for Crown Estate

DEPUTY first minister Huw Irranca-Davies has pledged to continue to press the case for powers over the Crown Estate amid a growing chorus of calls for devolution to Wales, writes Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter.

- Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter.

Mr Irranca-Davies supported devolving the Crown Estate, which owns much of the seabed around Wales as well as 50,000 acres of land - and has been estimated to be worth £850m.

Wales’ deputy first minister announced an expert panel will be established to advance the case and consider the practical consequences of how best to devolve the Crown Estate.