§ 70. Mr. Thorneasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider the flood-lighting of the Cenotaph, in view of the large number of people who desire to make pilgrimage to this national memorial, especially at this time of the year?
§ Sir P. SassoonAt the time of its erection, four standard lamps were sited on the pavements in the neighbourhood of the Cenotaph in such a way that always and at all seasons it is abundantly lighted. I have grave doubts as to whether the actual flood-lighting of it would be an innovation which would be either desirable or would commend itself generally; and, owing to the position of the Cenotaph in the midst of busy traffic streams, this would, in any case, prevent considerable technical difficulties.
§ Mr. KirbyIs my right hon. Friend aware that the flood-lighting of the Cenotaph in Liverpool has been quite successful?