§ 77. Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Works when the repairs to Chiswick House will be completed and the house opened to the public; and whether he will give an assurance that the repairs will be completed in time to permit the house and grounds to be exhibited as one of the principal items in the Festival of Britain.
§ Mr. KeyA very large amount of highly specialised work is necessary to restore this building. I cannot at present forecast when it may be possible to complete the work, but I am afraid there is no hope of doing so by 1951.