§ 47. Mr. BIRDasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the offer made by Mr. George Drummond in 1911, on behalf of Drummond's Bank, for enabling the completion of the approach to the Mall, to consent to an alteration of the bank premises, and to surrender the land liberated, free of cost, provided the county council would make the alteration and set back the buildings on the opposite side, he will endeavour to bring about a conference with the authorities concerned and other parties interested, with the object of carrying out the improvement in a manner worthy of the capital of the Empire?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWhile I should welcome such a, conference, I fear that I do not see that the Government could usefully at this moment take any steps in the matter.
§ Mr. BIRDHas the right hon. Gentleman seen two letters in the "Times" from Sir John Benn and Mr. Hayes Fisher, in which, as representing the two parties in the London County Council, they practically agree that the final completion of this national movement should not be treated as a party question?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member had better hand in his question.
Mr. F. HALLIs the right hon. Gentleman prepared to consider the allocation of the £60,000 surplus in hand from the Memorial Grant in order that the road may be completed?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member had better give notice. This has nothing to do with the question on the Paper.
§ Mr. BIRDWill the right hon. Gentleman, with his usual courtesy, permit me to see him for about five minutes?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNothing would give me greater pleasure.