§ 42. Sir J. D. REESasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First. Commissioner of Works, whether he can give the House any information regarding the repairs in progress to the roof of Westminster Hall, and whether the roof of the building is in danger?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The First Commissioner regrets that he is not yet in a position to give the House any definite information as to what repairs may be necessary to the roof of Westminster Hall. The examination is proceeding, and a complete survey is being made, but no repairs have yet been undertaken. The roof is not in immediate danger.