Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Monday, 23 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2006. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 30 January 2006 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Hampton Court Green

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what notice was given to residents at Hampton Court Green of Historic Royal Palaces' intention to allow the parking of vehicles on the Green for the Christmas event within the walls of the Palace from 1 to 11 December 2005; and whether an application was made to Richmond upon Thames borough council in relation to parking for this event.

Answer: Historic Royal Palaces did not give any specific notice to local residents of their intention to allow parking on Hampton Court Green for the Christmas event, although residents living in the vicinity of Hampton Court Green were sent promotional leaflets which showed the Green as the location for the main car park. Historic Royal Palaces did not make any application to Richmond upon Thames borough council in relation to parking for the Christmas event. It is the responsibility of the event organisers, contracted by Historic Royal Palaces, to obtain any necessary consent that may have been required. The council was aware of the event, and no application was made by the event organisers.

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