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Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 2) Bill

A Bill to Provide that the Secretary of State’s powers in relation to the management of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, include the power to grant a lease in respect of land for a period of up to 150 years.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would give the Secretary of State the power to grant leases of land inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for up to 150 years. It sets out how the government can manage Kew and enter long‑term lease agreements with partners or tenants to support funding and development. The measure originated in the House of Commons and is currently at its second reading there.

Key Points

  • Gives the Secretary of State power to grant leases of Kew land for up to 150 years
  • Relates to the management of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Enables long‑term leases to support partnerships, funding or development at Kew
  • Originates in the Commons; first reading on 30 January 2018; currently at the second reading
  • Explanatory Notes accompany the bill as official accompanying documents

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in January 2018.

Who is affected?

The Secretary of State (UK Government)The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (management and staff)Current or prospective lessees of Kew landKew Gardens employees and contractorsVisitors and users of Kew GardensLocal residents and nearby businesses

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

30 Jan 2018

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 2)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Documents (2)

Bill 158 2017-19, as introduced
BillCommons
30 Jan 2018
Bill 158-EN 2017-19
Explanatory NotesCommons
30 Jan 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.