§ Sir REGINALD POLE-CAREWasked the honourable Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether a site for the memorial to King Edward VII. had been considered in St. James's Park, west of the Horse Guards Parade, and facing the gateway of the Horse Guards?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)Yes; this site was considered by the Committee, who decided that it was not well adapted for the purpose.
§ Colonel YATEMay I ask the hon. Member if the House will have an opportunity of expressing an opinion as to the allegorical figures on (he memorial?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNA debate on the memorial, plans of which were placed in the Tea Room, took place in the House last Wednesday.
§ Lord BALCARRESIs it considered that the House of Commons has had an opportunity of expressing an opinion on the subject, and, if so, what is the opinion which the hon. Member thinks the House of Commons has expressed?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNAn opportunity was promised and it was given. I 850 should not like to give any further pledge without consultation with the proper authorities.