Captain MURRAYasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he is now in a position to give the House any further information as to the suggested site in the Green Park for the King Edward memorial statue?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNThe executive committee met on Thursday, 7th March, and inspected a sketch model of the memorial, which it is proposed to erect at the Piccadilly end of the Broad Walk. The model will shortly be placed in the Tea Room, with a ground plan showing the site suggested.
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNYes. If the Shadwell Park scheme is to be proceeded with, the Broad Walk scheme must be approved.
§ Lord CLAUD HAMILTONWill the Government afford the House an opportunity of discussing the matter?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNYes. I understand that the Prime Minister has promised an opportunity for discussing the matter.