§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the success which has attended the provision of more modern and commodious open-air refreshment facilities in Hyde Park, he will consider the further extension of such arrangements at an early date, including the provision of all types of meals, alcoholic refreshment, etc.?
§ Mr. ORMSBY - GOREThe more modern refreshment facilities which have already been provided are in Kensington Gardens, and, as I stated in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for North Kensington (Mr. J. Duncan) on 17th July, a drawing of the proposed extension to the Ring Tea House in Hyde Park is now exhibited in the Tea Room. The provision of meals is in the hands of a contractor, who is not restricted as to the scope of such provision, and I have given authority to the contractor to apply for a licence for the sale of alcoholic drinks with meals if he desires to make such application.