§ In answer to a question from Lord ROBERT GROSVENOR,
§ SIR BENJAMIN HALLsaid, that as yet no steps had been taken by the Government to purchase Hampstead Heath for the public, but representations on the subject had been made to the Metropolitan Board of Works, who possessed ample powers for that purpose. At least, that was his construction of the Act, however others might throw a doubt upon it. If Hampstead Heath was not purchased by that Board, it might be a matter of consideration whether it could not be purchased by other means, but not through a Vote of the House of Commons.