§ 81. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Minister of Transport whether, in view of the difficultly now experienced in Central London for space whereon cars can be parked, he will consider utilising a section of the Horse Guards Parade for this purpose when not required for ceremonial or other purposes?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI am informed by my right hon. Friend the First Commissioner of Works that to give effect to this suggestion would interfere with the use of the Parade for ceremonial purposes, and would involve substantial expenditure on re-surfacing so as to render it suitable. Further, I see no justification or necessity for the use of open spaces of this character for such a purpose. I would deprecate anything which would destroy the amenities of St. James's Park.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman to whom these 30 or 40 cars belong that are regularly parked there?
§ Colonel ASHLEYI often go through the Horse Guards Parade, and I do not think there are ever more than a dozen, 2109 and I understand that those belong to gentlemen working in Government offices opposite.