HC Deb 01 November 1934 vol 293 cc374-5W
Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

asked the First Commissioner of Works why the Albert Gate is kept closed?

Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

When Knightsbridge was closed to traffic for the purpose of repaving, it was necessary to close the Albert Gate. When this work was completed, the repaving of the spur road from Knightsbridge to the Gate was undertaken and the traffic conditions in Knightsbridge were so much improved as a result of the inability of the traffic to turn into the park at this point that I was asked by the police to agree to the permanent closing of the Gate to all but foot passengers and riders. I have agreed to this for an experimental period of three months, when the position will be reviewed in the light of the experience gained during that time.