§ LORD CECIL MANNERS (Leicestershire, Melton)To ask the hon. Member for Chorley, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will consider the advisability of increasing the space at the disposal of equestrians in the West End parks, by laying out a sand ride or rides in Kensington Gardens.
(Answered by Lord Balcarres.) This is a matter which has been engaging the attention of the First Commissioner, but he does not think that the proposal would command general approval, and the expenditure necessary to make a ride in Kensington Gardens would be very large. The First Commissioner is, therefore, not prepared to take any step in that direction at present.