§ 24. Mr. Keenanasked the Minister of Works if he will give an assurance that no Government Department has allowed windows or other spaces to be hired to view the Royal Wedding Procession.
§ Mr. KeyTo the best of my knowledge no windows or other space in buildings occupied by Government Departments were hired to view the Royal Wedding Procession. I understand, however, that in the case of one building let by a Government Department to a charitable organisation, payments have been made to the charity for facilities for broadcasting and photography.
§ Mr. KeenanIs the Minister aware that an article appeared on 16th November in the "People" in which it was stated that £500 was paid to a Government Department for such a purpose? I would like to know whether the Minister will make inquiries, because his answer does not cover that point?
§ Mr. KeyI have made inquiries and, as I say, no such payment was made to a Government Department. In the case of a building loaned by a Government Department to a charitable organisation, the organisation benefited by the funds which were paid to it for the purpose which I have stated.