§ 60. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Supply when steps are to be taken to remove unnecessary railings round London squares, churches, etc.; and why so much delay has taken place in dealing with the matter?
§ Sir A. DuncanSteps were taken last May to secure the surrender for scrap purposes of railings round London squares, etc., and a steady flow has been obtained. There has been no avoidable delay on the part of the Department, but in some cases legal formalities tend to slow clown the acquisition of this material. I am going into this aspect of the matter, but in the meantime, if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind, perhaps he will let me have details.
§ Mr. ParkerIs the Minister satisfied that effective use is being made of the dumps of scrap metal already collected?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir.
§ Mr. HicksWill the Minister see that those little dumps which are dotted about all over the country, to which people have generously given contributions, are cleared up? It is very disheartening for those who have made the effort if the metal is not collected.
§ Sir A. DuncanI have said in reply to Questions that I would take steps, and I have since taken those steps to see that these dumps are cleared up.
§ Sir Francis FremantleDoes the Minister recognise the difficulty in regard to the removal of church railings, many of which are very useful?