HC Deb 22 July 1929 vol 230 c906
57. Mr. BENNETT

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the charge for admission to Kew Gardens is to be continued?

Mr. N. BUXTON

I am glad to announce that the admission fee of one penny to the Gardens on days other than student days will be abolished. I am arranging that the change shall be brought into operation on August Bank Holiday.

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

What will be the charge on the other days?

Mr. BUXTON

It will remain as now.

Dr. VERNON DAVIES

What is the estimated loss?

Mr. BUXTON

About £5,000.

Commander LOCKER-LAMPSON

Who will bear it?

HON. MEMBERS

You will.