§ Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Works what amounts have been spent by his Department on St. James's Park, Green Park and Hyde Park, respectively, in each of the last five years; and what contributions have been paid by local authorities towards such expenditure.
§ Lord John HopeSeparate figures are not available, but the following relates to St. James's Park, Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens together:
Financial Year Total Expenditure Appropriations-in-Aid Contributions from Local Authorities included in Column 3 figures (1) (2) (3) (4) £ £ £ 1956–57 309,135 25,128 Nil 1957–58 332,481 40,342 Nil 1958–59 337,517 25,128 Nil 1959–60 388,708 32,188 1,038* 1960–61 399,840 34,755 10,349* * Repayment by the London County Council of the cost of works charged to the Royal Parks Vote in respect of the Park Lane Improvement Scheme.