HC Deb 05 July 1960 vol 626 c195
2. Sir W. Wakefield

asked the Minister of Works if he is now in a position to state when it is expected that work will begin on the rebuilding of the Bernhard Baron Sports Pavilion in Regent's Park; and when it is expected that the work will be completed and the pavilion available for use.

The Minister of Works (Lord John Hope)

I hope, as I informed my hon. Friend in reply to his Question on 17th November, 1959, that, if funds can be made available, the building of a new pavilion on this site will start in 1961. Work would then be due for completion early in 1963.

Sir W. Wakefield

I thank the Minister for that reply. Do I understand aright that it is now certain that the work will start in 1961 and will be finished in accordance with what he has just told the House?

Lord John Hope

The start of the work depends on the availability of funds next year. That depends on Government policy when the Estimates are put in, but I hope that the answer is "Yes".