§ Mr. SANDERSasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has sanctioned the proposal to construct a booking hall under part of the Green Park, with an entrance in the park; and whether he is in a position to give any information on the subject?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThis proposal has been under very careful consideration between officers of my Department and representatives of the company, and a scheme has now been evolved which should lead to the least possible interference with the park. Under this scheme the entrance to the station would be direct from the pavement and not from the park. In view of the great public importance of facilitating schemes for dealing with the vastly increased traffic in the London area, I am prepared to consent to the proposal in its amended form. I have arranged for a composite photograph to be exhibited in the Tea Room, which will enable hon. Members to judge the extent to which the park will be affected if the proposed station is constructed.