§ 33. Colonel DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, the number of tickets that have been sold by his Department for the lectures that are taking place in the Tower of London?
§ Captain HACKING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)691 tickets were sold for lectures at the Tower of London up to and including the 21st instant. 17 lectures in all have been held, making an average attendance at each lecture of approximately 40.
§ Colonel DAYCan the Under-Secretary say whether any further space will be provided for these lectures as the room now provided is small and holds only about 40 people: and can he say whether the lecturer gets any remuneration?
§ Captain HACKINGI understand that the room holds more than 40 people, but at any time that it is overcrowded, or the lectures become more popular, I am sure a larger room will be provided. As regards remuneration, I understand that Mr. Allen S. Walker, Extension Lecturer to London University, gets no fee or reward of any kind, and his services are much appreciated.
§ Colonel DAYWhat steps are being taken to advertise these lectures more widely?
§ Captain HACKINGWe advertise them in the Press, and I have in my hand a cutting from the "Daily Telegraph." The High Commissioners of the Colonies are advised of these lectures and the touring agencies, like Cook's, are also advised that they are given every Tuesday and Thursday at 10.45 a.m.