§ Colonel BURNasked the hon. Member for Southampton, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, why the broad 1189 gravel walk through the Green Park from Piccadilly to the Mall which was recently made was being again laid down in grass, and what was the approximate cost of this change?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The walk is being laid down in grass in order to improve the vista from Piccadilly of the Queen Victoria Memorial, accommodation for pedestrians being provided by the construction of two foot-paths in the avenues on either side of the Broad Walk. No charge falls on public funds in respect of this work.
§ Mr. LEEMay we take it that this change has nothing whatever to do with the proposed site for the King Edward Memorial?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNI am afraid I cannot answer that question without notice.
§ Viscount HELMSLEYCan the hon. Gentleman say to what fund this work is charged?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNThe Queen Victoria Memorial Fund.
§ Colonel YATETo what fund was the original work of turning the walk from grass to gravel charged?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNTo the same fund.
§ Colonel YATEWhat was the cost?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. and gallant Member cannot expect the hon. Member to give details of that kind without notice.