With the problem continuing after the 1880s, conflict arose between the Met, who wished to make more openings in the tunnels, and the local authorities, who argued that these would frighten horses and reduce property values.
Da problemet fortsatte efter 1880'erne, opstod en konflikt mellem Met, der ønskede at lave flere åbninger i tunnelerne, og de lokale myndigheder, der mente, at dette ville skræmme hestene og reducere ejendomsværdierne.