§ 47. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Prime Minister what preparations are to be made for the celebration of the tercentenary of the restoration of the monarchy in the person of King Charles the Second.
§ 48. Mr. Arbuthnotasked the Prime Minister what plans Her Majesty's Government have in mind to celebrate the tercentenary of the landing of King 56W Charles the Second at Dover, leading to the restoration of the monarchy.
§ 51. Mr. John Hallasked the Prime Minister what plans he has to commemorate the tercentenary of the restoration of Parliamentary government in 1660.
§ The Prime MinisterThe unique position of the Crown and the deep affection in which Her Majesty is held by all the peoples of the Commonwealth result from a long history stretching over hundreds of years. In this long story, there have, of course, been sunlight and shadow, conflict and even tragedy. I do not think it would strengthen the position of the Crown to single out a particular incident from the past. I believe rather that it is better to concentrate on the present. A Coronation, an Opening of Parliament, the birth of a royal infant—all these seem to me more suitable for celebration.