HC Deb 17 April 1951 vol 486 cc157-8W
90. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Works whether, in view of the unforseen delays in completing the work on the Festival Gardens, the opening date of 3rd May is to be adhered to.

Mr. Stokes

I am awaiting a report from Festival Gardens Ltd., and I understand that they hope to make a definite announcement this week.

93 and 94. Mr. Sandys

asked the Minister of Works (1) on what date the revised estimate of the increased cost of the Festival Gardens, published on 6th March, was received by the Festival Office of the Lord President's Department or by any other Government office;

(2) On what date the second revised estimate of the increased cost of the Festival Gardens, published on 19th March, was received by the Festival Office of the Lord President's Department or by any other Government office.

Mr. Stokes

I would ask the right hon. Gentleman to await the statement I have promised to make to the House on the report of the investigation into the finances of Festival Gardens Limited, which I am expecting shortly.