HC Deb 19 December 1968 vol 775 c457W
73. Sir W. Teeling

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works on what authority the Mall has been closed to other than pedestrian traffic on Sundays; how far in mid-winter advantage is being taken of this closure; and why it is marked as being closed until 8 p.m. when vehicular traffic is allowed through after dark.

Mr. Mellish

I authorised the closing of the Mall under my powers of management of the Royal Parks conferred by the Crown Lands Act, 1851. Pedestrians are taking less advantage of the closure during the winter, but continuity causes less confusion. Throughout the winter, the closing is in force during daylight hours only, and the notices will be amended