§ 11. Mr. KINGasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will state when the clock-work 15 in the Clock Tower was last cleaned and regulated; what was the total cost; and whether the result has proved satisfactory?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The clock-work in the Clock Tower was last cleaned and overhauled in May, 1907. It is constantly regulated and corrected, and minor repairs are made as required. The cost of this repairing work is included in the annual charge of £105 for maintenance. The result has proved satisfactory.