§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
On how many days in the last five years has the Orangery in Kensington Gardens been open to the public, and when it will be open again in the normal way.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment (Lord Hesketh)The Orangery has been opened to the public during the summer months when warders from Kensington Palace have been available to supervise it. The number of days is: 1984, information not available; 1985, 146; 1986, none; 1987, 27; 1988, 20; 1989, 24 (to 11th May).
We are considering a proposal to provide catering facilities in the Orangery for light meals and refreshments during the summer this year.