§ Sir W. DavisonMay I ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether you would be good enough to see that none of the terrible wooden structures which have been put up behind you are erected in the House of Commons during the vacation, while Members are away, and that if you should have any doubt about the matter yourself you would be kind enough to consult the Fine Arts Commission on the matter as I, for one, should not like this Chamber to be disfigured, as it would be if any of them were erected?
§ Mr. SpeakerI will have a look at the clocks.
§ Mr. ThorneMay I ask the First Commissioner of Works whether any decision has been arrived at about the face of the three imitation clocks that we have in front of us, and the dummy moon, and where the new clock is to be erected? So far as I am concerned, the clock should be where the dummy moon is.
§ The First Commissioner of Works (Sir Philip Sassoon)I have not made up my mind, and hope to get the assistance and guidance of hon. Members.
§ Mr. StephenWould the right hon. Gentleman consider the possibility of trying a clock in the centre of each side Gallery?
§ Sir P. SassoonI will look into the matter.