§ MR. BULL (Hammersmith)To ask the hon. Member for North Hunts, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether, having regard to the fact that the Serpentine has not been cleaned out since 1871, he will consider the desirability of having this done at an early date in the interest of bathers and swimmers.
(Answered by Mr. Ailwyn Fellowes.) His Majesty's Government regret that they are unable to give any assurance in this matter; the task of cleaning out the Serpentine would be very costly and would occupy a very long time. There have been no complaints from bathers.