§ 69. Mr. BRIANTasked the Minister of Health if, pending legislation dealing with the recommendations contained in the Report of the Royal Commission on London Squares, he will introduce a Bill providing that no alienation of such open spaces shall be permitted, and no compensation payable in respect of anything done or contract made in regard to them since the date of the Report?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend fears that it is impracticable to introduce such a Measure this Session in view of the pressure of other business.
§ Mr. BRIANTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that since the production of the Report on these open spaces, already negotiations are proceeding for the alienation of two of them, that if he cannot bring in immediate legislation, so far from that Report having done good, it will lead to the immediate alienation of a large number of open spaces in London, and that if legislation is not soon effected, there may be no open spaces left?
§ Sir K. WOODI am sure the hon. Gentleman appreciates that there is no time for further legislation of this kind immediately.