CHURCHILL MEMORIAL STATUE

HC Deb 22 October 1969 vol 788 cc259-60W

Mr. Turton

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement about the unveiling of the Churchill Memorial Statue.

Mr. Peart

It is expected that the statue will be completed in time for it to be placed on the vacant plinth to the left of the Churchill Arch during December. Lady Spencer-Churchill has kindly agreed to unveil it.

As the statue is on a somewhat larger scale than that of Lloyd George on the other side of the Arch, the height of the plinths and the base of the Lloyd George Statue have been adjusted. When the new statue has been unveiled, Members will be able to judge whether or not this is a satisfactory solution.

I understand that Mr. Speaker would be prepared to waive the ten-year rule in this instance, this being the wish of the House.