HC Deb 31 October 1949 vol 469 c5
5. Colonel Gomme-Duncan

asked the Minister of Works why the coats of arms of the Scottish burghs have been excluded from the stained glass windows recently completed in St. Stephen's Hall; and whether an equally prominent place will be found for them in the Palace of Westminster.

Mr. Key

The coats of arms of Scottish burghs as well as of many English boroughs were not included in the original window designs in St. Stephen's Hall which are now being reinstated. If any question arises of a new series, the claims of Scotland will certainly be borne in mind.

Colonel Gomme-Duncan

While appreciating that something may possibly be done in the very distant future, may I point out that there are something like 90 Scottish burghs and some 90 panels in these windows waiting for stained glass?

Sir Ronald Ross

Will the Minister also remember to put in some Northern Ireland boroughs?

Mr. Gallacher

Will the Minister, in view of the fact that the National Assembly was held in Edinburgh on Saturday, consider having Scottish coats of arms in a Parliament in Edinburgh?