§ 28. Mr. Crouchasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give an assurance that the statue of Oliver Cromwell has not been removed; and, if so, that it will be uncovered and refurbished without further delay.
§ Mr. MarksI can give the hon. Member the assurance he seeks in the first part of his Question. Subject to consultation with the Services Committee, the statue could now be uncovered and refurbished. The plinth must remain protected until work on the site is completed.