§ 43. Mr. BENSONasked the First Commissioner of Works if he is aware of the discovery of the Roman amphitheatre at Chester; and whether he is prepared to co-operate with the city authorities for its preservation?
§ Mr. LANSBURYYes, Sir. I am greatly interested in the discovery of the amphitheatre at Chester, and I am fully prepared to co-operate, as far as possible, with the city authorities for its preservation.
§ Mr. BENSONIs the right hon. Gentleman's Department in communication with the local authority?
§ Mr. LANSBURYYes.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the right hon. Gentleman going to have a Roman show at this Roman amphitheatre and give landowners to the lions?
§ Mr. LANSBURYGod gave the land to the people.