HC Deb 03 June 1942 vol 380 cc673-4
67. Mr. Tinker

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings what is the Ministry's intentions regarding the iron railings surrounding Kensington Gardens?

Mr. Hicks

As I informed the hon. Member for Romford (Mr. Parker) on 28th April last, the retention of these railings is primarily considered necessary in the interests of public safety, owing to the considerable differences in the levels of the Gardens and of the public pavement.

Mr. Tinker

Surely, if it is necessary for railings to be required for war purposes, privileges of this kind should not be allowed to stand in the way?

Mr. Hicks

They will not be allowed to stand in the way if the difficulties can be disposed of.