HC Deb 25 March 1912 vol 36 c8
Mr. DENMAN

asked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he is aware that Hyde Park is not made available for organised games of boys and girls, while such games are encouraged in parks under the control of the London County Council with benefit to the poorer classes of London; and whether he will take steps to secure that Hyde Park may be utilised in the same way?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord Of the Treasury)

The hon. Member is under some misapprehension. Three grounds have been set aside in Hyde Park for organised games for children in the London County Council schools.

Mr. DENMAN

Does the hon. Member think three pitches are sufficient?

Mr. W. BENN

This is the first year in which space has been allotted for organised games. Perhaps my hon. Friend will be satisfied to see how these three pitches work.

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

Have applications for more than three pitches been received?

Mr. W. BENN

Applications are received by the officer of the London County Council. I cannot say how many applications have been received. The officer allots the pitches.