HC Deb 17 November 1937 vol 329 cc397-8
60. Sir Percy Harris

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider treating the woodwork of the Chamber of the House of Commons in the same way as the Members' Dining Room.

Captain Dugdale

The question of changing the appearance of the woodwork of the Chamber was submitted by one of my right hon. Friend's predecessors to the Royal Fine Art Commission some years ago. The Commission, after full consideration, were unable to recommend that this should be done.

Sir P. Harris

Would it not make the Chamber much lighter and brighter if the woodwork were cleaned and varnished, and the ceiling woodwork polished?

Captain Dugdale

I will convey the remarks of the hon. Baronet to my right hon. Friend.

Mr. Turton

Surely, we do not want the system of treating in the Dining Room extended?

Viscountess Astor

Or in the bar either.