§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Works how much carpet he has ordered for the Coronation ceremony; and the approximate cost.
§ Mr. EcclesI am ordering 2,287 square yards of carpet for Westminster Abbey and the temporary Annexe which my Department will erect outside the West Door of the Abbey. The material will cost approximately £6,600. I hope to recover the cost when the material is resold after the Coronation.