HC Deb 29 April 1968 vol 763 c770
14. Mr. Whitaker

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what plans he has for the further cleaning of buildings within his responsibility.

Mr. Mellish

I shall complete the work in hand on Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the Admiralty Arch and the Mall facade of the Admiralty, and the Treasury; and at the Tower of London and the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

I am considering further cleaning in the light of the present financial situation.

Mr. Whitaker

In view of the success of my right hon. Friend's present cleaning programme and its value for the tourist trade, may I ask him to look at the possibility of cleaning this Palace, the British Museum, the remaining buildings in Whitehall, the Tate Gallery and Burlington House?

Mr. Mellish

I should like someone to give me a lot of money to do a lot of things. I shall certainly take account of my hon. Friend's request, and I am glad to have this opportunity to pay tribute to the officers of my Department and those who work with them for the marvellous job which they have already done.