HC Deb 13 March 1950 vol 472 cc727-8
9. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Works what steps he proposes to take to repair and wash down the facade of the Treasury and other Government buildings in Whitehall and Parliament Street in preparation for the Exhibition of 1951.

Mr. Stokes

It is proposed to wash down the National Gallery, to carry out repairs to the Horse Guards building and Dover House and to carry out certain other repairs and repainting in Whitehall. The final repairs to the Treasury façade will have to wait a little longer, and I am doubtful whether money and labour can be spared for washing down all buildings in Whitehall, even if this were thought desirable.