§ 34. Mr. STANLEY JOHNSONasked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the æsthetic and historic value to the public, in general, and horticulturists in particular, of the flower beds and Dutch garden attached to Hampton Court Palace, he will revoke the instructions stated to have been given for the abolition of the flower beds and garden in question?
§ Sir A. MONDNo instructions have been given for the abolition of the flower beds and the Tudor Garden at Hampton Court. Such alterations as have been contemplated are entirely with a view to the improvement of the gardens. Changes have been repeatedly made in the lay-out of these gardens since they were first designed by London and Wise in the reign of William and Mary, and there is no intention of impairing their historic association.