§ 82. Mr. Keelingasked the Minister of Works what conclusions he has reached as to the best kind of hedge to replace railings round London parks and gardens; and whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the botanical and popular names of the shrubs which have been found suitable and unsuitable, respectively.
§ Mr. StokesThe hon. Member will find in the OFFICIAL REPORT dated 1st December, 1948, column 192, a list of the hedging plants which have been tried. It is too early to reach any definite conclusions, but so far I agree with my predecessor that holly and yew are most likely to stand up to London park conditions. Of the deciduous species, it looks as if hawthorn will be suitable.