HC Deb 30 March 1977 vol 929 c146W
Mr. Ernest G. Perry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how the repairs to the chiming mechanism of the Great Clock of the Palace of Westminster are proceeding.

Mr. Marks

The repairs will be completed by early May. It will be necessary to stop the clock from midday on Monday 4th April until about midday Sunday 17th April while some of the replacement parts are installed.