§ 23. Commander SOUTHBYasked the Under-Secretary for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if he has any information regarding the proposed sale of land adjoining Stonehenge; and whether the amenities of this national memorial will be preserved?
The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Lieut.-Colonel Sir Vivian Henderson)My hon. 1487 and gallant Friend is no doubt referring to the effort which is being made through the National Trust to raise funds for the purchase of the land around Stonehenge. The First Commissioner, whose Department is very keenly interested in this project, is happy to be able to say that the appeal for subscriptions has so far met with a gratifying response, but there is still urgent need for more funds to complete the purchase before the end of March. The intention is, of course, to preserve the amenities of the monument for all time.
§ Captain CAZALETCannot the Government contribute towards the fund?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI do not think that that will be necessary.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWhen the purchase is complete would the hon. and gallant Gentleman use his good offices with the Minister of War to remove his buildings from the vicinity of Stonehenge?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI do not know to what buildings the hon. and gallant Member refers.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYI will let the hon. and gallant Gentleman know.