HC Deb 02 July 1934 vol 291 c1553
20. Sir W. DAVISON

asked the First Commissioner of Works when the scaffolding will be removed from the face of the clock in the Clock Tower; and when Big Ben will again strike the hours?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)

It is hoped that the scaffolding will be removed from the faces of the clock during the course of the present week. Big Ben will strike the hours and the chimes will resume operation at 9 p.m. to-morrow night.

Sir W. DAVISON

Will my right hon. Friend inform the House as to the action taken by Big Ben in securing this early release from the imprisonment and silence imposed by the Office of Works?

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