HC Deb 13 March 1970 vol 797 c396W
Mr. William Price

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he will take steps to allow Oxfam to erect a sign in front of the carp pond at the Jewel Tower encouraging tourists to throw money into the pond for charity; and whether he will take steps to allow Oxfam to keep the money that is already in there.

Mr. John Silkin

The moat of the Jewel Tower is a public amenity. I do not think it would be desirable to use it as a means of raising contributions for a private charity however worthy the cause.

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