§ SIR JOHN LUBBOCK (London University)asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether his attention has been called to the condition of the trees in and round St. James's Park; what steps he proposes to take with reference to them; and, whether he intends to remove those which are dying or have lost their leader, and replace them by younger and healthier trees?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)It is, unfortunately, true that some of the trees about Birdcage Walk and the Mall are not in a healthy condition. As we see occasion we remove those which seem to be dying, and replace them by younger and more vigorous ones. But the soil is not very favourable, and the trees when originally planted were not skilfully treated.
§ In reply to Dr. FARQUHARSON (Aberdeenshire, W.) as to the cutting down of trees on Constitution Hill in 1880,
§ MR. PLUNKETsaid, he could not answer it, as he was not an ædile at that time.