HC Deb 24 October 1949 vol 468 cc85-6W
Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Works whether he will open the Tower of London to visitors on Sundays next summer.

Mr. Key

The Tower of London is a place of residence and a military barracks as well as a show-place. Sunday provides the residents and the garrison with a much needed relief from visitors. Moreover, Sunday opening would create serious staffing difficulties. I do not feel that it would be right to interfere with this long standing arrangement.