Overview

This bill grants the Secretary of State the power to grant long-term leases (up to 150 years) on land at Kew Gardens. This overrides existing limitations on lease lengths imposed by the Crown Lands Act 1702.

Description

The Kew Gardens (Leases) Bill amends existing legislation governing the management of Kew Gardens. Specifically, it adds the power for the Secretary of State to grant leases on Kew Gardens land for terms lasting up to 150 years. This new power explicitly bypasses the restrictions set by Section 5 of the Crown Lands Act 1702, which previously limited lease durations.

Key Aspects:

• Grants the Secretary of State new leasing powers for Kew Gardens land.
• Allows leases of up to 150 years in duration.
• Overrides restrictions imposed by the Crown Lands Act 1702.
• Applies to England and Wales.
• Comes into force two months after passing.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The financial implications are not explicitly detailed within the bill text itself.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• The Secretary of State: Grants them new powers regarding land management at Kew Gardens.
• Kew Gardens: The management of Kew Gardens will be directly impacted by the ability to grant long-term leases.
• Potential Lessees: Organizations or individuals seeking to lease land at Kew Gardens could benefit from the availability of longer lease terms.

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