Royal Wedding Procession (Window Views)

Oral Answers to Questions — Government Departments – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 24 Tachwedd 1947.

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Photo of Mr William Keenan Mr William Keenan , Liverpool Kirkdale 12:00, 24 Tachwedd 1947

asked the Minister of Works if he will give an assurance that no Government Department has allowed windows or other spaces to be hired to view the Royal Wedding Procession.

Photo of Mr Charles Key Mr Charles Key , Poplar Bow and Bromley

To the best of my knowledge no windows or other space in buildings occupied by Government Departments were hired to view the Royal Wedding Procession. I understand, however, that in the case of one building let by a Government Department to a charitable organisation, payments have been made to the charity for facilities for broadcasting and photography.

Photo of Mr William Keenan Mr William Keenan , Liverpool Kirkdale

Is the Minister aware that an article appeared on 16th November in the "People" in which it was stated that £500 was paid to a Government Department for such a purpose? I would like to know whether the Minister will make inquiries, because his answer does not cover that point?

Photo of Mr Charles Key Mr Charles Key , Poplar Bow and Bromley

I have made inquiries and, as I say, no such payment was made to a Government Department. In the case of a building loaned by a Government Department to a charitable organisation, the organisation benefited by the funds which were paid to it for the purpose which I have stated.