HC Deb 10 June 1931 vol 253 c1005
53. Mr. HARRIS

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider washing down the stonework of all new Government buildings at regular intervals to prevent their disfigurement by soot and smoke?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)

I have recently given consideration to the desirability of washing down the stonework of Government buildings, but, in the present financial stringency, it has not been practicable to allocate funds for the purpose.

Mr. HARRIS

Does the right hon. Gentleman accept the principle of keeping Government buildings clean?

Mr. LANSBURY

Yes, but the necessary money must be available.

Mr. HARRIS

Are there not many persons unemployed?