HC Deb 15 May 1956 vol 552 c1819
38. Mr. Nicholson

asked the Minister of Works whether he now has any proposals for the Orangery at Kensington Palace.

Mr. Buchan-Hepburn

I now propose to furnish the Orangery as it ought to be, with statuary and trees as these become available.

The Victoria and Albert Museum is kindly lending a great vase from Hadrian's Villa to be placed in the centre. There is difficulty, however, in finding suitable classical statues and busts for the niches. I should, therefore, be very glad to hear from any owner who would consider lending good copies of classical sculpture, either full-length figures or busts, to embellish this masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren.

Mr. Nicholson

When my right hon. Friend said that he would be glad to hear from any member, did he mean any member of the public?

Mr. Buchan-Hepburn

I thought I said "any owner".