§ 51. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the introduction of legislation to provide funds for building Charing Cross Bridge by means of premium bonds or a lottery, so as to test the public demand for this form of venture?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir. I am not prepared to adopt the hon. and gallant Member's suggestion.
§ Commander BELLAIRSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Westminster Bridge was built as a result of a lottery, and apparently it has not reposed under a curse since then?