§ 11. Mr. DAVID GRENFELLasked the (First Commissioner of Works when it is proposed to open the bathing season at the Serpentine; and, in view of the fine weather, will he expedite the opening?
§ Sir GEORGE PENNY (Comptroller of the Household)I will reply on behalf of the First Commissioner of Works. As announced in the Press this morning, arrangements have been made to open the bathing season at the Serpentine to-morrow.
§ Mr. GRENFELLWill the hon. Gentleman consider a suitable ceremony of opening, with the First Commissioner of Works and the Leader of the Opposition present in person?
§ Sir G. PENNYIf there are any strong expressions of opinion about it in the House, I would not be averse to taking the first dive myself.