§ 78. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Transport how much longer the barges which have been anchored in the Thames off the Palace of Westminster since before D-Day are likely to remain there.
§ Mr. BarnesThe majority of the barges were removed before Victory Day. Those now in the Kings and Lambeth reaches of the Thames were retained in connection with the Victory Day firework arid aquatic displays. Of the 39 remaining negotiations for disposal of these craft are proceeding and unnecessary expense would be involved in moving them elsewhere than to their ultimate destination.