§ 19. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Minister of Works what parts of the Tower of London which were accessible to visitors in 1939 are still closed; and when he expects that they will again be open to the public.
§ Mr. KeyOnly the Wakefield Tower is still closed. Preparations for re-opening it for the display of the Crown Jewels are in hand and will be completed as soon as possible.
§ Mr. GreenwoodWould my right hon. Friend say, with more precision, what is meant by "as soon as possible "; and will he bear in mind that the Tower of 964 London is of the greatest importance to our tourist trade and of great interest to visitors from the provinces; and will he urge his Department to "pull up its socks"?
§ Mr. KeyWork is at present proceeding upon it, and it will be open as quickly as we can do so. We have to take account of the fact that there are shortages of labour and materials, which are also required for other purposes.
§ Mr. BowlesAlthough I am not quite certain whether the Tower of London is now open on Sundays—it was not up to about three years ago—can my right hon. Friend say whether he will open it on Sundays?