HC Deb 14 July 1975 vol 895 c309W
Mr. Jessel

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what work is currently in progress at the Diana Fountain in Bushey Park, and at what cost; on what date the scaffolding was erected, and when it will be removed; and what is the reason for the delay.

Mr. Oakes

In the course of normal maintenance work on the Diana Fountain it was found that the statute above it needed fairly extensive restoration. This is a valuable statue dating from about 1640, and expert advice was therefore sought. The work is now proceeding under the supervision of a metallurgist from the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is expected to cost about £1,000. The scaffolding was erected in March and it is hoped the work will be completed by the autumn.