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ian mcdonald:
There have been cut-backs at Kew for many years. Kew used to run a free service to the public who sent in plants to be identified. The last time I contacted Kew for some information they did not reply. I had to ask my MP to raise the question before I received an answer. It is not too long ago that Kew was awarded funds for renovating the glasshouses. I think a figure of £80 million was mentioned. There is no question as to the importance of Kew as a garden and scientific research establishment but many industries and services are facing budget shortfalls and the quickest way to save money is seen as staff cuts. It is a poor reflection on society when our Environment and Public Services are degraded. Perhaps the next government, whoever they are, ought to give an update on "the state of the nation?"

Gerry:
Don't count on it Ian, I was recently told that we live in 'a market economy'. The context was that it was fine to queue jump at hospitals if you could pay........

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