§ 50. Mr. KINGasked whether the scaffolding about to be erected in Westminster Hall will have to remain erected for several months; and how much of the hall's floor-space will be occupied by it?
§ Mr. W. BENNThe First Commissioner regrets that this restoration and inspection are necessary. Operations have been delayed owing to the continuous sittings of Parliament, but can now be deferred no longer. The scaffolding will be required in the positions where erected for some months. About one-half of the floor area immediately beneath the scaffolding for four bays of the roof will be taken up, but Adequate passage will be provided.
§ Mr. SWIFT MacNEILLIn order to provide the passages would the hon. Gentleman remove even temporarily the hideous images there?