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Royal Parks

Volume 451: debated on Monday 6 November 2006

10. To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps she is taking to ensure that encouraging greater use of the Royal Parks and holding more commercial events does not damage the fabric and character of the Parks. (99155)

The number and type of events is limited according to criteria set out in the agency’s Events Strategy, agreed with Ministers and their potential impact on the environment, on visitors and on local residents is carefully assessed before permission is granted.

Event organisers are required to take out a bond to fund any reinstatement necessary after an event.