§ MR. CAUSTON (Southwark, W.)asked, Whether, in the absence of the First Commissioner of Works, some other Member of the Government could answer a Question with regard to the condition of some of the trees in Hyde 391 Park. He wished to know whether the attention of the Government had been called to the fact that on Sunday last a large tree fell across one of the principal pathways in Hyde Park, to the imminent danger of several passersby; and, whether the present dangerous condition of the trees in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens would not be considered, with the view of avoiding injury and possible loss of life? Some of the trees were in a most dangerous state. Everyone who was in the habit of passing through Kensington Gardens would confirm the statement; and he thought they ought to undergo a thorough inspection.
§ SIR HERBERT MAXWELL (a LORD of the TREASURY) (Wigton)I have no information on the subject; but I will see that the attention of the Office of Works is drawn to the circumstances.