Dr. LITTLEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if his attention has been called to the cabinet which has been placed in the Chess Room to accommodate the challenge cup presented by Mr. Bonar Law; and will he provide a more suitable case in which the cup can be seen to greater advantage?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONThe challenge cup was recovered for the House by the efforts of a private Member, and he, and a number of other Members interested 2443W in chess, agreed to defray the cost of a cabinet to hold it. The cabinet was erected with the consent of Mr. Speaker and the First Commissioner of Works at no cost to the public. There is no authority for spending public funds for such a purpose. I will, however, consult with those who are concerned as to whether any modification in the design can be made.