Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewingasked the Minister of Works the monthly charge for the scaffolding surrounding the Albert Memorial; how many months this has been up; when it will be removed; and how many men are engaged in repairs.
§ Mr. BirchThe scaffolding is hired at a charge of £140 a month. It has been up since 7th July, 1954, but the hire charge did not begin until 1st August. It 251W will be removed when the cross and orb have been replaced, towards the end of March, 1955. At present five masons are at work on the memorial. In addition, three bronze workers are engaged off the site.