§ 58. Mr. LIDDALL (for Colonel GOODMAN)asked the First Commissioner of Works, on what grounds the use of loud speakers was refused for the Cavalry memorial service in Hyde Park on 26th April; and whether he is aware that such use was permitted in former years?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI have been compelled to make it a rule riot to allow the use of loud speakers in Hyde Park, and my hon. and gallant Friend will understand that this rule, which is for the benefit of all users of the park, could not long be maintained if I made any exceptions. I am aware that loud speakers have been allowed at the Cavalry memorial service in former years, and, as a result, I have had numerous requests for them at other functions. I therefore explained to Lord Allenby that in the general interest I could not allow the exceptional privilege to continue.
§ Mr. THORNEDoes that reply mean that there will be no loud speakers in the May Day demonstrations on Sunday?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GORECertainly.
§ Mr. THORNEWhy not?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREBecause you frequently get two or more people speaking in Hyde Park at the same time, and if they are all to have loud speakers it will be pandemonium.