§ 53. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if he can state what gifts of flora and fauna have been made by private donors to the royal parks during the past 12 months; and whether his Department is prepared at all times to consider gifts of a similar nature?
§ Captain HACKINGI will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of gifts of flora and fauna made by private donors to the Royal Parks during the past 12 months. My right hon. Friend the First Commissioner of Works is always happy to consider gifts of this kind.
§ The list is as follows:
§ 30,000 crocuses from several private donors.
§ Pheasant eggs from Mr. G. F. Duncan.
1660§ Peacocks and peahens from Mrs. W. F. Campbell.
§ Various water-fowl from Duke of Bedford, Lord Ilchester and Messrs. Maclean and Wormald.
§ Three deer from Sir Henry Deering.
§ Various shrubs from the London County Council in exchange for a stag.
§ 54. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether it is intended to continue, and, if possible, improve upon, the usual display of flowers in the Royal parks for the forthcoming summer?
§ Captain HACKINGIt is intended to continue, and it is hoped to improve upon, the display of flowers in the Royal parks during the coming summer.