HC Deb 30 July 1936 vol 315 cc1757-8W
Mr. McENTEE

asked the Minister of Pensions, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether it is proposed to use Empire-grown timber in the building of stands and enclosures and for other purposes of a similar nature, in connection with the Coronation festivities where such are under the control of, or can be influenced by, his Department?

Mr. HUDSON

The answer is in the affirmative, but it will be appreciated that the Department will, to a large extent, be dependent upon the stocks available in the country at the time.

Sir W. BRASS

asked the Minister of Pensions, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will consider flood-lighting the Palace of Westminster on the Thames front, as well as on the Parliament Square front, during the Coronation celebrations in 1937?

Mr. HUDSON

My Noble Friend will be happy to consider my hon. and gallant Friend's suggestion when he is reviewing the programme of flood-lighting in connection with the Coronation celebrations.