§ 53. Mrs. COPELANDasked the First Commissioner of Works whether in view of the coming jubilee, he will consider the advisability of having the chief monuments, statues, etc., in London cleaned so as to enhance the appearance of the town?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GORESo far as the memorials and statues in London which are under the care of my Department are concerned, the existing arrangements which provide for their cleaning at regular intervals ensure that they are kept in a satisfactory condition. There are many others, of course, which are in the charge of local authorities.
Viscountess ASTORDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it would enhance the beauty of the town if, instead of cleaning them down, he cleared them out?