§ Sir T. Cookasked the First Commissioner of Works whether any schemes are being considered for the growing of vegetables and other food in public parks during the war?
§ Mr. RamsbothamApplications by local authorities for a total of 63 acres for land for allotments in those Royal Parks which are administered by my Department have been sanctioned; 80 acres are under cultivation for oats and root-crops; a proportion of the greenhouse space is being used for cultivating tomatoes, lettuce and french beans; potatoes and other vegetables are to be grown in some of the flower beds.