§ 48. Mr. FOOTasked the Prime Minister if he is aware that no statue of either Sir John Eliot or John Pym has been erected within the precinets of the House; and whether, having regard to the eminence of these two statesmen and their outstanding contribution in the struggle for the liberties of Parliament, he will take the steps necessary to commemorate their services by the erection of worthy memorials in some prominent position?
§ The LORD PRIVY SEAL (Mr. Clynes)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as regards the second part, the Government cannot see their way to adopt the hon. Member's proposal, but they would be prepared to consider any other suggestions that might be made to perpetuate the memory of these statesmen.
§ Viscount WOLMERWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the erection of statues to Lord Strafford and Archbishop Laud?
§ Mr. FOOTCan the right hon. Gentleman suggest to the House what other course can be taken, so that there may be some proper commemoration of the services of one who is described, I think, as "the greatest confessor in the cause of liberty in those times"?
§ Mr. DICKSONIf the right hon. Gentleman is taking into consideration a matter of this character, will he be prepared to consider the erection of statues to Muir, of Huntershill; Baird and Hardie, the Stirling Martyrs; John Ball, Wat Tyler, and others?