HC Deb 21 March 1950 vol 472 c1759
48. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement regarding the progress of erecting the buildings for the Festival of Britain.

49. Mr. John E. Haire

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement on the progress on the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank.

The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)

Since the beginning of the year construction of the buildings on the South Bank site has been proceeding steadily, although it is still in its early stages. I am assured by the Festival of Britain office that they confidently expect the Exhibition to be ready for opening at the beginning of May, 1951.

Air-Commodore Harvey

To ensure that the view of the South Bank is satisfactory, will the Lord President also see that St. Thomas's Hospital is put into shape before the opening date?

Mr. Morrison

That is not part of the Festival of Britain operations.

Sir H. Williams

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us what things are to be shown at this Exhibition?