HC Deb 05 December 1983 vol 50 c20W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) in the event of Greater London council's abolition, which boroughs will be expected to take responsibility for Victoria Park, Hampstead Heath and Crystal Palace;

(2) if the proposals in Cmnd. 9063 imply a legal requirement on London boroughs to take responsibility for Greater London council parks and open spaces within their boundaries.

Mr. Waldegrave

On the abolition of the Greater London council, responsibility for the council's parks and open spaces will be transferred to the borough council in whose area they lie. Special arrangements may be necessary for any parks or open spaces which lie in more than one borough, and we will take account of any views expressed by the authorities concerned.