§ 3. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware of the bad condition of the footpaths leading through the Coalbrookdale Gates in Hyde Park; and whether he will take action to repair and maintain them.
§ Mr. MolsonI agree that one of the footpaths needs repair, and I will have this done.
§ Mr. JegerHas the Minister noticed that these footpaths are used by equestrians as well as by pedestrians, with the result that they are sometimes too dirty for pedestrians to use? As a number of nursemaids and children use these paths, could not the right hon. Gentleman allocate paths for horses and leave these pedestrian footpaths for pedestrians?
§ Mr. MolsonWe considered the matter of opening the gates, and the decision was against doing so. I will look at the matter again, but perhaps the simpler solution would be for the equestrians not to use the footpaths.