§ Sir G. PENNYasked the First Commissioner of Works for what reasons he has given the private club at present using the golf course at the Home Park, Kingston-on-Thames, notice to terminate their lease; upon what terms the club lease was held; whether he intends to compensate the club for having made the course and maintained it for 30 years; and, if his intention is to open the course to the public, will he prohibit play on bank holidays and Sundays, in view of public danger and to preserve the amenities of the park to those using it?
§ Mr. LANSBURYRepresentations have been made to me on several occasions for increased golfing facilities for the public in Richmond Park. As it was not possible to provide these in Richmond Park, I have agreed to open the Home Park course for the use of the public, and have given the club notice to terminate their licence, which was held during pleasure only. No question of compensation therefore arises. It is the present intention to open the course experimentally on bank holidays and Sundays.