HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 c485
30. Sir W. Davison

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Planning whether, in view of the large number of persons entering Hyde Park through the gates at Hyde Park Corner, he will consider having the clock at the gate lodge repaired and made available?

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

This clock was removed after being badly damaged, by enemy action two years ago. The hon. Member will appreciate the great shortage of labour and materials, but I will see if it is possible to repair the clock or to install another in its place.

Sir W. Davison

While I thank my hon. Friend, I am sure he will realise the depressing effect at this great traffic centre of seeing for many months this boarded-up clock, and when he is brightening things up at Hyde Park Corner will he also have the rubbish heap beside the Royal Artillery Memorial removed?

Mr. MacLaren

And the Memorial as well?