§ 65. Mr. DAYasked the First Commissioner of Works on about what date, and under what conditions, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Regent's Park will be opened and made public as a recreation park to the public?
§ Mr. PALING (Lord of the Treasury)The lease of the Royal Botanic Society expires on 5th April next. As soon as practicable after that date, as my right hon. Friend the First Commissioner of Works has already stated, the gardens will become part of Regent's Park for the free use of the public.
§ Mr. DAYCan my hen. Friend say whether any precautions are being taken for the preservation of rare plants?
§ Mr. PALINGPerhaps my hon. Friend will put that question down.