HC Deb 09 December 1920 vol 135 c2472W
Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

asked the First Commissioner of Works why the ground in Hyde Park opposite Knightsbridge barracks is still enclosed; and whether this was enclosed in order to allow the grass to grow after the parking of lorries there during the railway strike?

Sir A. MOND

The ground in question was enclosed in order to restore it after it had been used for the drilling of troops during the War, and the fencing will be removed as soon as the grass is strong enough to be in constant use.

Lieut.- Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

asked the First Commissioner of Works why certain football teams are allowed to play, to the exclusion of all others, in Hyde Park on a piece of ground that is debarred to the public?

Sir A. MOND

On the urgent representations of the military authorities, owing to the scarcity of ground available for the playing of games, permission was granted for the troops quartered in London to use the ground in question.