HC Deb 16 December 1969 vol 793 cc315-6W
Mr. Arnold Shaw

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what conclusions he has drawn from the experimental closure of Constitution Hill and the Queen Victoria Memorial roundabout to motor traffic on Sundays.

Mr. John Silkin

The experimental closure of these roads to motor traffic has enabled visitors to enjoy themselves in a more relaxed and peaceful atmosphere and has thus, in my view, added greatly to the amenities of this unique area in Central London. I have therefore decided that from now on, as in the case of the Mall, these roads should be closed permanently to motor traffic on Sundays.