HC Deb 18 February 1946 vol 419 cc189-90W
Mr. Haydn Davies

asked the Minister of Works whether the re-fencing of certain parts of Regents Park is to be regarded as an indication of policy with regard to open spaces generally, or what are the reasons for it.

Mr. Tomlinson

Removal of the railings has resulted in Marylebone Green in Regents Park becoming disfigured by worn tracks. Hedges, protected tem-porarily by low fences, are being planted along the Northern and Southern boundaries of the area in order to encourage the public to make use of the recognised foot paths for through traffic. It is not otherwise the intention to restrict the use of the area.