§ MR. SHIRLEY (Yorkshire, W.B., Doncaster)asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether, having regard to the disorderly characters who frequent Hyde Park at night, it would be desirable to close the gates regularly at 10 p.m.?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)I have inquired into the matter, and I am satisfied that much inconvenience would be caused by closing Hyde Park at 10 o'clock instead of at midnight, as at present, while such a change would not get rid of the disorderly characters complained of by the hon. Member. There are, I am informed, fewer of that class about the Park after 10 o'clock than before that hour.