§ 97. Commander Viscount CURZONasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has refused permission for the London County Council to post certain notices relating to a tramway through Hyde Park?
§ Sir A. MONDThe answer is in the affirmative. The first official notice of this proposal to my Department is dated as recently as the 22nd October last, and in any case it is not customary to place such notices upon Crown property. As Custodian of the Royal Parks, I feel that the introduction of tramways into Hyde Park would be highly detrimental to its amenities, and to its enjoyment by the public.
Sir F. HALLMay I ask my right hon. Friend if his Department is to prejudge the case; and is not this question of transport of more importance in these timesthan—[HoN. MEMBERS: "No, no"]—if necessary—[HoN. MEMBERS: "Hear, hear."]—Mr. Speaker—
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should give notice of his question.
Sir F. HALLOn a point of Order, Sir. I was only desirous of finishing my question if the House will allow me!
§ Mr. SPEAKERI think the hon. Member had better write it down.