HC Deb 30 July 1923 vol 167 cc1020-1
38. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether, now that water has been reintroduced into the bed of the lake in St. James's Park, he will consider the reintroduction of a certain number of fish into the lake if this can be done without any expense to his Department?

Sir J. BAIRD

I am happy to be able to assure my hon. Friend that small fish in large quantities have already taken up their quarters in the St. James's Park Lake at no expense to my Department.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

In stocking the lake above the surface, will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to introduce a very attractive supply of water fowl?

Sir J. BAIRD

In course of time and in the process of Nature, I hope such a supply will be obtained.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Will the course of Nature produce sufficient variety?