§ 35. Commander MARSDEN(for Mr. JOHN RUTHERFORD) asked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the introduction of a speed limit of 30-miles-per-hour in built-up areas, he will, in conformity with this, raise the speed limit in the Royal Parks from 20 to 30 miles per hour.
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. W. Ormsby-Gore)As at present advised, I do not contemplate any change in the speed regulations in the Royal Parks where very special conditions arise.
§ Commander MARSDENIn view of the fact that every single motor car that enters the Royal Parks exceeds 20 miles an hour, will the right hon. Gentleman make some by-laws and regulations more in conformity with custom and practice?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI have nothing to add to my answer. It is a question of the enforcement of the law, and, as a matter of fact, I think that on the more dangerous stretches of road, where children and perambulators cross, the speed limit is very strictly enforced.
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOOREWould my right hon. Friend consider introducing the "gongsters" into the parks?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI do not think that is necessary. Park-keepers, in addition to the police, have powers, and I think they are properly enforced where they should be enforced.