46. Major BARNESasked the Prime Minister if any preparations are being made for the celebration of Peace; if so, whether they involve any decoration of the streets and buildings of the capital; if so, to which Government Departments the task has been deputed; and if it is the intention to seek the advice and assistance of bodies such as the Royal Academy, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Society of Painters, the London Society, and the Arts Association, in carrying out such decoration?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)The whole question of Peace celebrations, including decoration of streets and build- 888 ings, is being considered by a War Cabinet Committee. No work in this connection has yet been deputed to a Government Department. It is the intention of the Committee to seek the co-operation of such bodies as the Royal Academy. I may add that the Royal Academy has already offered its advice and assistance which have been gladly accepted.