§ Sir W. Clay,who was almost inaudible, asked the noble Lord at the head of the Board of Woods and Forests some questions respecting the acquisition of the land for the new Victoria Park, and also as to the progress which had been made in laying it out.
The Earl of Lincolnsaid, that the intended site for the Victoria Park extended to 262 acres, of which 179 acres were in the hands of the Commissioners of Woods and Forests. The remaining eighty-three, which belonged to six proprietors, remained unpurchased, because the Commissioners were of opinion that the price demanded was an extravagant one. The usual steps, however, would be taken to ascertain the value by a jury. They did not think it advisable to commence the formation of the Park till the whole of the land was in their hands. It would be in their possession before autumn, when the necessary steps would be taken.