§ 21. Sir WILLIAM DAVISONasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware of the desire of the public that the site of the Botanical Gardens, Regent's Park, should be kept as an open space for the enjoyment of the public at the termination of the present lease next year; and whether he can 901 assure the House that no new buildings will be erected on the site until the House of Commons has had an opportunity of expressing an opinion on the matter?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI am aware of and appreciate the general desire that this site shall be used for the benefit of the public, and I am quite prepared to give the assurance asked for by the hon. Member. To remove any misconception I should like to say that I know of no proposal to clear away the ornamental water or to interfere with the general appearance of the gardens.