Oral Answers to Questions — National Buildings (Stonework).

– in the House of Commons am ar 12 Mai 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir John Brunner Sir John Brunner , Southport

60.

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of the large amount of money which is annually expended on repairing the stone work of national buildings, he is carrying out any research work to find a suitable preservative material?

Photo of Mr Frederick Jowett Mr Frederick Jowett , Bradford East

The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research has appointed a Committee, with a research staff, to investigate the whole problem of stone decay and the possibility of its prevention.

Photo of Mr Henry Lorimer Mr Henry Lorimer , Derbyshire Southern

Would not the best way to deal with this matter be to pass a Smoke Abatement Bill?

Photo of Mr Frederick Jowett Mr Frederick Jowett , Bradford East

That is a matter which should be referred to the Ministry of Health.