HC Deb 27 February 1896 vol 37 cc1212-3
MR. J. AIRD (Paddington, N.)

I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works if arrangements will be continued for the military bands to play in the Royal Parks during the present year; and, whether any payment will be made to the bandsmen giving this pleasure?

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. AKERS DOUGLAS, Kent,) St. Augustine's

Arrangements have been made for two military bands to play in Hyde Park and the Green Park this year on Sundays during the summer months. I shall be able to place a sum of money in the hands of the military authorities, who will distribute it among the bandsmen employed in this duty.