HC Deb 11 May 1925 vol 183 cc1441-2
60. Mr. WELLS

asked the UnderSecretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if the cracks in the walls and arches of the Members' entrance are of recent origin; and whether these cracks have been caused or rendered more dangerous by the heavy additional weight used in strengthening the Westminster Hall roof

Mr. GODFREY LOCKERLAMPSON for

The cracks in question are now over 20 years old, and have been in no way affected by the repairs to Westminster Hall roof. They are probably due to the expansion and contraction of the castiron awning which is anchored to the wall, and though they are not regarded as serious they are kept under observation

Mr. WELLS

Does not the hon. Gentleman think it is high time that these cracks were repaired if they are 20 Years old? They are nearly an inch wide, some of them

Mr. LOCKERLAMPSON

That matter is being most carefully watched by the Office of Works