§ 22. Mr. DAVID GRENFELLasked the First Commissioner of Works whether in view of the complaints made of the removal of stones from the cairn on Cefn Bryn, Gower, he will ascertain the extent of the interference with this ancient monument and the authority upon which those engaged upon the removal of the stones have been acting?
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYI have been asked to reply. I understand that no stones have been removed from the cairn itself, but only loose rocks from the hill surrounding the cairn. No damage has been done to the monument, but steps are being taken by the owner to ensure that nothing should be done to injure the setting of the cairn.
§ Mr. GRENFELLAre we to under stand that the owner had given permission for the removal of these stones?
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYI shall have to inquire from my right hon. Friend about that.
§ Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMSCould it not be arranged to put the Hyde Park railings round this cairn?
§ Mr. GRENFELLDoes not the First Commissioner possess any powers to put a stop to these motor lorry vandals who do such damage to the countryside?
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYI am sure that my right hon. Friend will use every power he has to preserve this cairn from damage.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the hon. Gentle man say where this cairn is?
§ Mr. GRENFELLWill the hon. Gentleman convey to the First Commissioner the strong public feeling in the neighbourhood because of this kind of action.
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYI will certainly do that.