§ MR. J. AIRD (Paddington, N.)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works if arrangements can be made for Military bands to play in the Royal Parks during the coming season, especially on Saturday afternoons and Bank Holidays?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. HERBERT GLADSTONE,) Leeds, W.For some time past this matter has received my attention. I am glad to be able to tell the hon. Member that I have been informed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge that arrangements are being made for a Military band to play on certain days in Hyde Park during the spring and summer.
§ MR. T. M. HEALY (Louth, N.)Will that be extended to the parks in Dublin?
§ MR. H. GLADSTONEThat is beyond my jurisdiction.