§ Mr. R. Morganasked the First Commissioner of Works for what reason it is proposed under the new regulations for Richmond Park that henceforward the park authorities disclaim all liability for any accident which may be incurred by riders using that park; what are the liabilities at the present time of the park authorities with regard to such accidents caused by the dangerous nature of the ground, whether or not the latter is due to the negligence of the park staff?
§ Sir P. SassoonThose who ride in Richmond Park do so at their own risk. The proposed new regulations, to which my hon. Friend refers, do not seek to make any change in the legal position in this connection. Portions of this large area of natural open country become, at times, owing to weather conditions, unsuitable for riding, but this is in no way due to negligence on the part of the park staff.