HC Deb 04 March 1954 vol 524 c1358
45. Mr. Summers

asked the Prime Minister if he will convene a conference of the appropriate authorities to arrange for the bells of the churches throughout the United Kingdom to be rung at the moment when Her Majesty the Queen sets foot again in her native land.

The Lord Privy Seal (Mr. Harry Crookshank)

I have been asked to reply.

My right hon. Friend has communicated with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, both of whom welcome the suggestion. He is sure that the leaders of other Churches will be glad to consider it, and that so far as possible it will be put into effect.

Mr. Summers

Will the right hon. Gentleman convey to the Prime Minister that his answer will give widespread satisfaction to Her Majesty's loyal and admiring subjects who eagerly await the opportunity to greet her on her return home?

Mr. I. O. Thomas

What about the bats in the belfry?