§ 77. Sir Knox Cunninghamasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what steps he is taking to develop the refreshment facilities for the public in Hyde Park; and what progress has been made in enlarging and improving the snack bar and other places where the public can eat and drink at reasonable prices.
§ Mr. PannellWork started last month on the construction of a new restaurant at the North East corner of the Serpentine. It will be run on self-service lines for the sale of light refreshments at reasonable prices and should be open to the public this summer. Extensions and modifications are also being carried out to the dining area and snack bar of the new restaurant near the Serpentine Bridge which was opened last Whitsun. These should be completed by Easter.
A new kiosk was opened last November near Speaker's Corner, and a further new kiosk is planned.