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.
House of Commons
25 March 2019
This bill would allow the Secretary of State to grant long leases of land at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew—up to 150 years—as part of how the gardens are managed. It is intended to provide longer‑term use options with approved partners or lessees, while ownership remains with the government.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it passes, it would move on to detailed examination in committee and later stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
