HC Deb 04 April 1949 vol 463 cc1676-7
22. Mr. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Works whether he will alter the lighting of the portrait of Queen Victoria hanging near the public entrance to the House of Lords Chamber in order to make it properly visible.

The Minister of Works (Mr. Key)

The existing lighting system is loaded to capacity, but I will review the matter when the new sub-station is in operation.

Mr. Langford-Holt

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this portrait, which is a very fine one of a very great Queen, is quite invisible in its present position?

Mr. Key

As I said, I will give due consideration to the matter when the new sub-station is ready.

Mr. Langford-Holt

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I am not asking for additional lighting but for an alteration in the present system?

Mr. Key

I said I could not do that until the new sub-station comes into operation.