§ 3. Mr. CASSELasked whether the whole of the buildings in course of erection in Regent's Park for Bedford College appeared in the plans originally submitted to the Crown estates surveyor for approval, or whether any have been added and approved subsequently, and, if so, when?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe whole of the buildings in course of erection in Regent's Park for Bedford College were indicated on the plans originally submitted, though the detailed drawings did not include details of the kitchen and dining hall and common room block. The detailed drawings for this latter block were approved 1st August, 1912. A small clock turret on the administration block not originally shown was sanctioned 13th February, 1912.
§ Mr. CASSELWould the right hon. Gentleman tell why this college is allowed facilities for building in the park which are not allowed to anyone else?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThis question has been previously discussed in the House and many answers were given by the Treasury when they were responsible.
§ Mr. CASSELDoes not the right hon. Gentleman's answer show that since then additional buildings have been erected?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANNo, Sir; it does not show anything of the kind. It only shows details which were not shown on the original plan and which have been passed subsequently.
§ Sir H. CRAIKDo not these later additions gravely interfere with the amenities of the park?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAs a matter of fact, this is not in the park at all, and they have in no way interfered with the amenities of the park, which are carefully guarded not only by the Treasury but by the Office of Works.