HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 c1766
68. Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider setting up an independent committee comprising representatives of the various interested bodies to consider the future of the Botanic Gardens, and to advise the Government accordingly?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)

As I have already informed the hon. and gallant Member on more than one occasion, this question is under consideration by my Department. I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by the establishment of such a committee as is suggested.

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

Does not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the people who take the most interest in the Botanic Gardens should have some voice in regard to their future?

Mr. LANSBURY

I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that all interests will be considered, especially the public interests.

Sir F. HALL

Will nothing be definitely decided until the matter has been brought before the House?

Mr. LANSBURY

I cannot give that assurance, but the House of Commons will be kept informed in the ordinary way.