§ 24. Lieut.-Colonel Hydeasked the Minister of Works whether in the interests of public safety, he will provide some fencing or railings at the sides of the tracks used by riders in Hyde Park.
§ Mr. StokesNo, Sir. I consider that more fences or railings would detract from the amenities of the park, and that they are not in any event necessary.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HydeIs the Minister aware that there have been a number of accidents recently both to horses and riders, these accidents being caused by small boys careering madly across the tracks on bicycles? Will the right hon. Gentleman consider reverting to some form of protection similar to that which existed before the war?
§ Mr. StokesNo, Sir. Not many serious accidents have been reported. In fact, I cannot recollect one since I hit a bus at Hyde Park corner many years ago.
§ Mr. SnowHaving seen some very peculiar antics by these riders, may I suggest that there appears to be a need for a supra-equestrian control?
§ 25. Lieut.-Colonel Hydeasked the Minister of Works whether he will take steps to prevent motorists from parking their motorcars on the riding tracks in Hyde Park, especially on the north side of the Serpentine.
§ Mr. StokesParking of cars on the horse rides is prohibited under the existing Hyde Park Regulations between the hours of 7 a.m. and noon on weekdays. Revised regulations have been prepared—and are at present lying on the Table—which will prohibit parking at any time, except in authorised parking places.