Kew Gardens (Leases) Act 2019

at end insert— The Secretary of State may not grant a lease for more than 31 years under subsection (1) unless he or she has consulted the Charity Commission on the compliance of the proposed lease with the functions of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, under section 24 of the National Heritage Act 1983 and with sections 117 to 123 of the Charities Act 2011 (restrictions on dispositions of land) and the results of that consultation have been published.”

at end insert— Leases granted or extended under this Act shall be subject to the condition that activities on or in the land or buildings leased will contribute to, be supportive of, or be compatible with the core botanical, scientific, environmental, educational and amenity activities of the Royal Botanic Gardens, its World Heritage status and its charitable objectives.”

at end insert— Before granting a lease under this Act the Secretary of State must consult UNESCO on whether the lease would impact the UNESCO World Heritage status of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.”

at end insert— The Secretary of State must prepare and publish an annual report on the balance between income generated by leases granted under this Act and grant funding provided by Her Majesty’s Government to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.”

Insert the following new Clause— “Forfeiture proceedings

Insert the following new Clause— “Duty to provide information about the criteria for extended leases

Insert the following new Clause— “Refurbishment permission

Insert the following new Clause— “Requirement to publish information

after “for” insert “residential use for”

leave out “such a lease” and insert “a lease granted in reliance on subsection (1)”

at end insert— The Secretary of State may grant a lease in reliance on subsection (1) only if satisfied that the lease would not have an adverse impact on—