§ 12. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Works what steps are being taken to make known to the people who will visit the Festival, particularly those from abroad, the principles of our Parliamentary institutions, by the display of models and the sale of literature in or near the Palace of Westminster.
§ Mr. StokesAs announced by you, Sir, on 21st November, 1950, an exhibition describing the history and functions of Parliament is to be held in the Grand Committee Room during the Summer Recess. Arrangements for the sale of literature throughout the period of the Festival are under consideration.
§ Mr. AwberyIs the Minister satisfied that the exhibition in the Grand Committee Room will meet the requirements of the large number of people who are coming to this country and who will take an interest in our Parliamentary institutions?
§ Mr. StokesYes, I think so. It is the best we can do, anyway. The alternative was Westminster Hall, which I resisted because I think it desirable that Westminster Hall should be kept empty.
§ Mr. AwberyIs the Minister considering establishing a literature stall so that people can buy literature dealing with our Parliamentary institutions?
§ Mr. StokesI thought I made that clear in my reply. That is under consideration. It is a question of making detailed arrangements.