HC Deb 28 March 1934 vol 287 cc1975-6
22. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked 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. WOMERSLEY

I 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. GRENFELL

Are we to under stand that the owner had given permission for the removal of these stones?

Mr. WOMERSLEY

I shall have to inquire from my right hon. Friend about that.

Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS

Could it not be arranged to put the Hyde Park railings round this cairn?

Mr. GRENFELL

Does not the First Commissioner possess any powers to put a stop to these motor lorry vandals who do such damage to the countryside?

Mr. WOMERSLEY

I am sure that my right hon. Friend will use every power he has to preserve this cairn from damage.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Can the hon. Gentle man say where this cairn is?

Mr. GRENFELL

Will the hon. Gentleman convey to the First Commissioner the strong public feeling in the neighbourhood because of this kind of action.

Mr. WOMERSLEY

I will certainly do that.