HC Deb 28 May 1883 vol 279 c956
MR. GREGORY

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Who is responsible for the present state of the centre of London, and for the inhabitants being deprived of the use of the main thoroughfares at a time of year when they are more required?

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

I am afraid, Sir, I can give no other answer than that the responsibility rests with the present system of the government of London.