HC Deb 03 March 1920 vol 126 cc446-7
81. Mr. WATERSON

asked the First Commissioner of Works when it is the intention of his Department to release the Alexandra Park grounds for the use of the public; and whether the delay in such re-opening is attached to his Department or the War Office?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Sir Alfred Mond)

The grounds in question were surrendered to the trustees of the Alexandra Park in October last, and the responsibility for re-opening them rests with the trustees. So far as I am aware, neither my Department nor the War Office are responsible for the delay.

Mr. HURD

Is it not a fact that last summer the right hon. Gentleman promised the immediate release of these grounds to a deputation of public authorities, and that the building itself would be released well within the year?

Sir A. MOND

The grounds were released in October.