44. Mr. R. S. YOUNGasked the First Commissioner of Works if the cricket pitches in the Royal Parks are regularly rolled; and, if so, how often?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)The practice of my Department is to roll the cricket pitches in the Royal Parks once a week.
Mr. YOUNGIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in past seasons most of these pitches have been very rough and dangerous: and would he consider supplying a roller in each of these parks, in order to allow these keen young cricketers to roll their own pitches?
§ Mr. LANSBURYNo; I think we must leave it as it is. There might be unevenness in the rolling.
45. Mr. YOUNGasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will inquire into the degree of efficiency of the refreshment service in the Royal Parks, particularly to avoid the long delays imposed upon cricket teams, many of which desire refreshment at the same period of the afternoons on which they play?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThe refreshment service in the Royal Parks has engaged my close attention, and I am arranging for various important improvements. As regards the cricket teams, I hope that under the arrangements now in force they will have no cause to complain of delay in being served.