Mr. PERKINSasked the First Commissioner of Works the number of accidents which have occurred through cricket in Regent's Park either to players or spectators; and whether he will arrange for the cricket pitches to be spaced further apart?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThe accidents recorded during 1929, 1930 and the current year number 22. Spectators were involved in seven cases. The accidents were all of a minor character not necessitating hospital treatment. Experience has shown that the spacing of cricket pitches further apart tends to encourage the public to make use of the intervening area and to interfere with play. For this reason, I do not propose to make any alteration.