Royal Parks

HC Deb 28 January 1994 vol 236 cc403-4W

Mr. Peter Atkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage what plans there are to hold major events in the Royal Parks in the future.

Mr. Sproat

The Royal Parks are a very important part of the capital. Londoners and visitors alike draw huge benefit from them. Summer entertainment for the public has long been a key part of this success and forms part of the character and the tradition of all the Royal Parks. The Royal Parks will soon be unveiling its largest-ever programme of summer entertainment. To complement this, I intend to encourage medium to large-scale events that would add to the public's enjoyment of the Royal Parks, while not detracting from their unique character. The chief executive of the Royal Parks would be pleased to heat from anyone who has innovative ideas or proposals.