HC Deb 23 June 1924 vol 175 c83W
Mr. PENNY

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will, in clew of the large number of poor people desiring seating accommodation in Kensington Gardens, St. James's, the Green, and Hyde Parks, provide more free seats, and at the same time take steps to arrange that the charge of 2d. for the chairs provided be reduced to 1d.?

Mr. JOWETT

I regret that no funds are available on this year's Vote to increase the number of free seats in the Royal Parks, but I will endeavour next year to meet the hon. Member's wishes in this respect. As regards the question of reduction of charge for chairs, I will give the matter careful consideration, but no change can be made in the existing contract before the 1st April, 1925, and only then by sacrificing a considerable source of revenue.