HC Deb 01 August 1890 vol 347 c1544
MR. T. W. LEGH (Lancashire, S.W., Newton)

I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works if he will consider the advisability of placing a quadriga or classical group upon the arch at Constitution Hill?

DR. TANNER

Before the right hon. Gentleman answers the question will he say whether he is prepared to put the obstruction now at Temple Bar upon Constitution Hill?

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. PLUNKET,) Dublin University

I think it is very desirable that the arch at Constitution Hill should be surmounted by a quadriga, but any artistic group worthy of such a position would cost a great deal of money, and I am not prepared at present to make such a demand upon the Treasury.

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