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it was proposed to place on the land, and they were asked
to provide on the estate adequate playing grounds for
children. In reply, the County Council stated that
having regard to the proximity of the estate to Tooting
Bee Common the provision of open spaces on the estate
was, in its opinion, unnecessary. This Council pointed
out that from 2,000 to 3,000 young children will be living
on the estate, and urged that some open spaces should
be provided there, as otherwise the only play-ground
available for the children near their own homes would be
in the public streets. This suggestion has not, however,
been adopted at present.