HC Deb 27 January 1947 vol 432 cc579-80
9. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Works when the statue of King Charles I will be restored to its site.

20. Mr. Wilson Harris

asked the Minister of Works when the statue of King Charles I will be restored to its place at the top of Whitehall.

Mr. Tomlinson

There is still a certain amount of work to be done on this statue, but I hope to see it restored to its site in the spring.

Sir W. Smithers

How many forms had to be filled up, and how many Departments had to give their consent, before a final decision could be reached?

Mr. Tomlinson

In this instance, none.

Mr. Assheton

Can the Minister restore the statue of Eros?

Mr. Tomlinson

There is a Question down in regard to that statue.

Mr. W. J. Brown

In view of the presence of the hon. Member for Chislchurst, does not the Minister regard this proposal as a work of supererogation?

Sir W. Smithers

On a point of Order. If the hon. Member for Rugby {Mr. W. J. Brown) is referring to me, I am not now the hon. Member for Chislehurst.