§ 41. Sir B. FALLEasked the First Commissioner of Works the cost of the teak benches recently placed in the Birdcage Walk and the relative cost as compared with the ordinary wood and iron benches in the Park; whether the teak benches will be painted or oiled; and the reason for placing an arm in the centre of the bench?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThe cost of teak benches is £6 12s. each, and of the ordinary benches £2 13s. 6d. each. The teak benches are treated with oil when necessary. The centre arm is provided to prevent people from lying on them to the exclusion of others.