§ Sir J. Withersasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has noticed the insanitary condition of many of the chairs in the London Royal parks, which renders them unfit for use; whether he is aware that the gross revenue received by the contractor from season-ticket holders and others is substantial; and, seeing that it is implicit in the season-ticket holder's contract that he should be supplied with chairs in proper condition, whether he will arrange before next season that the contractor shall devote a reasonable proportion to the cleaning of a specified number of chairs each week?
§ Sir P. SassoonA considerable number of men is constantly employed in keeping the chairs clean, but it is impossible to prevent bird droppings from occasionally fouling seats immediately after they have been cleaned. I am satisfied that the chair licensee is doing everything reasonably practicable to deal with this nuisance.