Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON:

The condition of the lawns is due to the fact that, as the hon. Member is aware, bulbs have been planted which give a most attractive display in Spring and which prevent the grass being mown until they have died down. The area is not a good one for the cultivation of flowers owing to the tar dust which is very destructive to them; and the cost at present prices of restoring the old beds, even if the site were suitable, would be very heavy. The suggestion as to florists' exhibits has already been explored, but the First Commissioner does not consider it desirable.