§ Mr. Russellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give an assurance that St. James's Park will only be closed to traffic when abso- 70W lutely necessary during rehearsals for the Trooping the Colour, as distinct from the actual ceremony; and if he will give the times of closing the widest possible publicity and encourage drivers to avoid the district as far as possible.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeYes. The Park will be closed for the minimum period necessary, and the arrangements will be publicised by Press and broadcast announcements. Drivers will be advised to avoid the area at these times and alternative routes are to be signposted.