§ 38. Mrs. L. Jegerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will extend the requisitioning of Montague Gardens, Holborn, due to expire on 31st March, to at least as long as houses backing on to the gardens continue to be requisitioned.
§ Mr. DeedesI have invited representatives of the Holborn Borough Council to discuss the provision of children's play-spaces in Holborn, and the release of Montague Street garden. I shall be meeting them tomorrow, and my right hon. Friend must take account of the views they express in reaching a decision.
§ Mrs. JegerWhy is it intended to derequisition these gardens?
§ Mrs. JegerWhy is it intended to derequisition these gardens?
§ Mr. DeedesI do not want to anticipate consideration of this question. I shall have an opportunity of hearing the views of the deputation tomorrow.