King Charles I Statue

Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Works – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 27 Ionawr 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Waldron Smithers Sir Waldron Smithers , Orpington 12:00, 27 Ionawr 1947

asked the Minister of Works when the statue of King Charles I will be restored to its site.

Photo of Mr Henry Harris Mr Henry Harris , Cambridge University

asked the Minister of Works when the statue of King Charles I will be restored to its place at the top of Whitehall.

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

There is still a certain amount of work to be done on this statue, but I hope to see it restored to its site in the spring.

Photo of Sir Waldron Smithers Sir Waldron Smithers , Orpington

How many forms had to be filled up, and how many Departments had to give their consent, before a final decision could be reached?

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

In this instance, none.

Photo of Mr Ralph Assheton Mr Ralph Assheton , City of London

Can the Minister restore the statue of Eros?

Photo of Mr George Tomlinson Mr George Tomlinson , Farnworth

There is a Question down in regard to that statue.

Photo of Mr William Brown Mr William Brown , Rugby

In view of the presence of the hon. Member for Chislchurst, does not the Minister regard this proposal as a work of supererogation?

Photo of Sir Waldron Smithers Sir Waldron Smithers , Orpington

On a point of Order. If the hon. Member for Rugby {Mr. W. J. Brown) is referring to me, I am not now the hon. Member for Chislehurst.