§ LORD HUGH CECIL (Greenwich)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware that heaps of road scrapings and the contents of dustbins are deposited in different parts of Greenwich Park; whether during the hot weather such heaps give forth a disagreeable smell; and whether he will take steps to have the nuisance so caused abated?
§ * THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. AKERS-DOUGLAS,) Kent, St. Augustine'sFor some years the Office of Works has been effecting improvements in the surface of the land in Greenwich Park, and has been endeavouring to promote the growth of grass, shrubs, etc. To this end, manure (road-sweepings but not dustbin refuse) has been used. With a view to avoid, as far as possible, the unpleasant smell complained of, instructions have been given to cover the sweepings with dry earth whenever work ceases.