HC Deb 23 March 1908 vol 186 c1089
MR. PIKE PEASE

I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works upon what object it is proposed to spend the £2,000 allotted for the unemployed in Class 1 of the Estimates (Royal Parks and Gardens).

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. HARCOURT,) Lancashire, Rossendale

During the last three winters I have afforded a certain amount of work in the London and country parks for the unemployed. The Central Unemployed Committees have supplied the men and the wages. The Office of Works has supplied the supervision, material, and cartage. I thought it right that in future these expenses should be definitely voted by Parliament. I shall be prepared to explain the matter further on the Estimates, which I hope to take before Easter.