§ MR. BIGWOOD(for Sir JOHN WHITTAKER ELLIS) (Surrey, Kingston)asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether he is 192 aware that Lord Wantage has issued a Circular to the Mayors of the several boroughs in England, stating that the Queen has graciously granted the use of a portion of Richmond Park for the purposes of the National Rifle Association; and, whether such statement is correct?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)Lord Wantage has informed me that the National Rifle Association did issue a Circular to the Mayors of boroughs, in which it was stated that Her Majesty had signified her willingness that a portion of Richmond Park should be placed at the disposal of the National Rifle Association for their annual competition; but that the following words were added in the Circular:—
Subject to Her Majesty's advisers being satisfied that it can be done without detriment to the public.
§ MR. BIGWOODThe statement ought to be corrected.
§ MR. PLUNKETYes, Sir; my statement is made on the authority of Lord Wantage.