HC Deb 12 December 1947 vol 445 c257W
Mr. Watkins

asked the hon. Member for the Forest of Dean, as representing the Charity Commissioners, whether, in respect of the Pugh Charity at Presteigne, Radnor, for keeping in time, working order, and general repair the hymn chimes attached to the church clock, he is satisfied with the trustees' explanation that, in paying this money for the care of the church clock and the bell which sounds the hours as a part of its mechanism, they are fulfilling the terms of the bequest, in view of the fact that the chimes, which are a different mechanism, have been out of order and neglected for many years; and whether he will take steps to ensure that the money is in future expended in a manner which fulfils the terms of the bequest.

Mr. M. Philips Price

Under the trusts of the Pugh Charity the sum of £5 per annum is applicable so far as may be necessary for keeping in tune, working order and general repair the chimes of the clock in the parish church of Presteign. In the Commissioners' opinion, the annual sum should not be applied for the care of the clock itself and the bell which sounds the hours. The Commissioners understand that it is not at present practicable to have the chiming mechanism put in order owing to the difficulty of obtaining materials. The Commissioners will point out to the trustees that the £5 per annum should be accumulated until it is possible to repair the chimes when the accumulations of income will be available for the work.

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