§ 27. Mr. MORTONasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether his attention has been called to the removal of the ancient font from the vicinity of St. Peter's Church, Thurso, Caithness; and whether he has taken any steps to have the font returned and protected as an ancient and historic Scottish monument?
Mr. BENNThe First Commissioner has had this case under consideration. In view of the fact that the font is not regarded as a monument of national importance by the Ancient Monuments Board for Scotland, he does not propose to take any action.