Hyde Park Corner (Wall)

HC Deb 29 April 1968 vol 763 c762

3. Mr. Tilney

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what plans he has to improve the north face of the high wall at Hyde Park Corner.

Mr. Mellish

None, Sir.

Mr. Tilney

Does not the Minister regard that high wall at Hyde Park Corner as very ugly in a very important place in the capital of Britain? Could he not take an example from capital cities in Europe, and also from Oxford, to make it much more pleasant?

Mr. Mellish

I respect the hon. Member's desire to improve any ugliness in our great city. I understand that this is partly the responsibility of Westminster City Council, and I shall have discussions with the council. I am told that the wall is in excellent condition. This is not an easy problem.