HC Deb 17 March 1953 vol 512 c178W
85. Mr. Teeling

asked the Minister of Works when the official decorations for the Coronation in London will be completed; for how long they will be kept up; and what will be the hours of illumination.

Mr. Eccles

The decorations of buildings and thoroughfares for which I am responsible will be completed on the night before the Coronation. The intention is to begin their removal on Monday. 22nd June. From 2nd June till 21st June selected public buildings and portions of the decorations will be floodlit from dusk till midnight.