41. Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAYasked the First Commissioner of Works by whom the suggestions for alterations to Hampton Court Palace gardens were submitted to him; and whether he will give the names of the horticulturists and landscape gardeners composing the Advisory Committee which be proposes to appoint?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)I am not disposed on principle to give the names of persons who make suggestions to me on questions for which I am responsible whether acted on or not. I shall be willing to announce to the House the names of the proposed Committee directly it is constituted.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSHas not all this trouble arisen from the interference of an old lady who is related to one of the right hon. Gentleman's officials, and who thinks she knows a lot about gardening?
§ Sir A. MONDThat is certainly not the case.
§ Colonel CLAUDE LOWTHERWhy did the right hon. Gentleman think it necessary to alter a garden which for centuries 1 as been regarded as one of the beauty spots of England?
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman cease to tamper with old British possessions?