§ MR. WHITEHEAD (Essex, S.E.)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether improved facilities can be granted in Regent's Park for the games and pastimes of children; and whether the present regulation which precludes them from playing games without authority can be so amended as to encourage a more general use of the park by the large number of children who are unlikely to apply for such authority; and whether notices can be published stating how, from whom, where, and under what conditions the required authority can be obtained by them or on their behalf.
§ MR. RUNCIMANThe First Commissioner is inquiring into this matter. The facilities, however, are greater than the hon. Member seems to realise, and the First Commissioner has in fact received some representations that they are excessive, which, however, he is not inclined to admit. He will communicate with the hon. Member on the subject.