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Kew Gardens (Leases) Act 2019
Summary
This Act gives the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew (Kew Gardens) special permission to lease parts of its property and enter into financial agreements that it normally wouldn't be allowed to do. It helps the gardens raise money and manage its land more flexibly while continuing its role as a major scientific institution and tourist attraction.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing Kew Gardens to have more flexibility in managing its property and finances through leasing arrangements. This could help the gardens secure funding for conservation work, maintain its world-famous plant collections, and continue its scientific research that benefits the public.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that leasing arrangements could lead to commercialisation of Kew Gardens or prioritise making money over public access and education. Some may be concerned about what happens to the gardens long-term if lease agreements aren't carefully protected.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading11 Jun 2019
- 2nd reading24 Jun 2019
- 3rd reading24 Jul 2019
Lords
- 1st reading25 Apr 2019
- 2nd reading7 May 2019
- Committee stage21 May 2019
- Report stage5 Jun 2019
- 3rd reading11 Jun 2019
Royal Assent9 Sept 2019
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