§ MAJOR RASCH (Essex, S. E.)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will consider the advisability of excluding horses and carriages from that part of Hyde Park frequented by cyclists between 10 a.m. and 12?
*MR. GIBSON BOWLESasked the right hon. Gentleman if he would also consider the advisability of excluding from this part of the park pedestrians also, so as to leave it to the exclusive enjoyment of the riders on ironmongery? [Laughter.]
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. AKERS-DOUGLAS) (Kent, St. Augustine'sI have considered the question, and regret I do not see my way clear to meet the wishes of my hon. and gallant Friend. I have, however, been in consultation with the Commissioner of Police, who has undertaken to regulate the traffic, as far as possible, with a view to the safety and comfort of cyclists, as is consistent with the general convenience of the public using the park. Further than this I am not prepared to go.