§ 5. Mr. WHITEHOUSEasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if he will arrange for school children to be allowed to bathe in the Serpentine from mid-day onwards during the months of July, August, and September?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)Children are allowed to bathe in the Serpentine from 1 o'clock during the school holidays. On the whole it does not seem desirable to extend the facilities.
§ Mr. WHITEHOUSEOn what date will they be permitted to bathe this year?
§ Mr. BENNThe arrangements will date from the date on which the elementary schools break up for the holidays.