HC Deb 05 May 1930 vol 238 c635
84. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he has had any intimation from the Epsom Grand Stand Association, Limited, or any other party, expressing willingness or desire to prepare a scheme for the regulation of the Metropolitan common known as Epsom Downs?

Mr. N. BUXTON

An intimation has been received by my Department from the Epsom Urban District Council of their desire to present a memorial with a view to the Ministry making a scheme for the regulation of Epsom Downs, and the Ministry has supplied the council with the necessary information as to procedure. I understand that the council have been in communication with the Epsom Grand Stand Association with a view to the submission of an agreed memorial.

Commander SOUTHBY

Is it not the case that the Epsom Grand Stand Association are in agreement with the urban council on this matter?

Mr. BUXTON

Yes, Sir. But no memorial has yet been received by me.

85. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Agriculture if his consent has been sought this year to the erection of any new structures or the placing of any new obstructions impeding the use of the Metropolitan common known as Epsom Downs for the purpose of air and exercise by pedestrians?

Mr. BUXTON

No, Sir.