HC Deb 20 May 1941 vol 371 c1399
64. Mr. Bossom

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether he will instruct that all the remaining stained glass, pictures and removable sculpture, and other materials of an artistic character, in the Palace of Westminster be removed, so that no more of it be damaged?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings (Mr. Hicks)

A number of the more valuable pictures and other works of art have already been moved to a place of safety. I have given instructions for a further selection to be moved, but a general clearance does not seem either desirable or necessary.