HC Deb 08 January 1913 vol 46 c1204W
Mr. CASSEL

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture, as representing His Majesty's Commissioners of Woods and Forests, if he will state what are the terms of the leases of lands in Regent's Park to the Royal Botanic Society and to the Toxophilite Society, respectively; what rents are payable; when do such leases expire; and what is the area included in each lease?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The lease to the Royal Botanic Society is for a term of thirty one years, expiring on the 5th April, 1932, at a rent of £450 per annum. The area leased is 18 acres 1 rood 22 poles. The land used by the Toxophilite Society is held on a yearly tenancy at a rent of £200 per annum. The area is about 6 acres 2 roods.