HC Deb 03 February 1959 vol 599 c173
1. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Works whether he will consider installing better illumination in Hyde Park in the interests of the maintenance of public order.

The Minister of Works (Mr. Hugh Molson)

I installed twenty-three additional lamp standards along the footpaths in the Park last summer with this object in view and the police inform me that this has resulted in a marked improvement.

Mr. Janner

In view of the success of those lights already installed, does not the right hon. Gentleman agree that the installation of further lights, especially in the Knightsbridge area on the ring road, might be helpful?

Mr. Molson

I will certainly consider the matter. I am inclined to think that we have enough illumination there at present, but I will certainly look into the matter.