§ Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Transport for what reason he has authorised the London County Council to substitute aluminium railings for iron railings on Waterloo Bridge prior to the Festival of Britain at a cost of £30,830.
§ Mr. BarnesThe hon. Member is under a misapprehension. The London County Council have recently been informed that, in the present difficult economic situation, I do not see my way to approve this work. I understand that the Council wish to make certain representations to me in regard to this decision and I will of course be ready to consider these.