§ 29. Sir J. D. REESasked the First Commissioner of Works why the Green Park should be closed early in the summer months from the point of view of public decency, when in the case of the neighbouring Hyde Park no such necessity exists; and upon whose complaints the former park is closed so early in the height of summer?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)If the interests of public morality were the sole consideration it would certainly be of advantage to close Hyde Park at 10 p.m. The convenience of the public has, however, to be considered, as there is a considerable flow of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic between north and south up to a late hour in Hyde Park. No such hardship is caused by closing the Green Park at 10 p.m. in summer and 9 p.m. in winter. These hours have been long in force, and I see no reason to change them.