§ 22. Captain TERRELLasked the First Commissioner of Works if he has been able to make arrangements for planting flowers on the eastern boundary of Hyde Park, adjoining Park Lane, so that the grass beds there may be beautified and additional pleasure afforded to all classes who use the park?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir John Baird)The proprietors of the "Evening News" have very generously offered to provide 80,000 bulbs for planting in the area in question. This public-spirited gift, which I have grate- 862 fully accepted, will, I am sure, be keenly appreciated by visitors to Hyde Park, as will also the fact that the bulbs are to be obtained from British firms.
§ Mr. BUCHANANIn relation to this "Evening News" gift, will the right hon. Gentleman not charge the paper for the advertisement that he is giving them?
§ Sir J. BAIRDI think the hon. Member is himself giving a free advertisement. The only advertisement the "Evening News" will get for their gift will be this acknowledgment, which is the least we can do in the House of Commons.