§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will give an assurance that he will not exercise his powers so as to derogate from the provisions of Sections 7 and 9 of the Epping Forest Act 1878 that the Forest should at all times be kept uninclosed and unbuilt on as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public; and how often in the last five years his powers have been exercised without the consent of the Corporation of the City of London as Conservators of Epping Forest.
§ Mr. BoydenMy right hon. Friend would consult the Conservators about any proposal of the Ministry affecting Epping Forest. The answer to the last part of the Question is, never.