HC Deb 05 May 1884 vol 287 c1329
MR. J. W. LOWTHER

asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether his attention has been called to the erection of an elongated zinc chimney pot on the arch at the top of Constitution Hill; and, whether he has received any Petition from the Royal Academicians, protesting against its position there as a violation of every principle of propriety and of every canon of proportion?

MR. SHAW LEFEVRE

This chimney-pot was placed on the top of the Arch 40 years ago for the convenience of the police living in the place; and since that time, as far as I know, no one has thought it worth while to take up the time of the House by calling attention to it.

MR. J. W. LOWTHER

said, the right hon. Gentleman had not answered that part of the Question as to whether he had received a Petition from Royal Academicians on the subject?

MR. SHAW LEFEVRE

I did not regard it as a serious Question.