§ Mr. LANSBURYasked the First Commissioner of Works whether the contract to supply refreshments in the pavilion in St. James's Park has been given to Mrs. Orford; and, if not, whether, in view of her having been the tenant for so many years, and her family for 200 years, some compassionate allowance may be considered?
§ Sir J. BAIRDNo, Sir; the highest satisfactory tender was accepted in1568W accordance with the general policy of tie Government in such cases. The Department is unable to consider any claim by Mrs. Orford for a compassionate allowance as the conditions under which she has held the privilege of selling refreshments were explicit and involved no liability, legal or moral, on the termination of the licence.