HL Deb 19 January 1978 vol 388 cc265-6WA
The Lord Bishop of LONDON

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When, in view of the reply to his Question of 15th December 1977 to the effect that the rebuilding of the 'Westminster Hall annex has been completed, will the unsightly boarding on the outside be removed; when will the statue of Oliver Cromwell be uncovered and when will the surrounding terrain be restored to its original condition.

The PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY of STATE, DEPARTMENT of the ENVIRONMENT (Baroness Birk)

A contract for reinstating Cromwell Green will be placed when competitive tender procedures are completed. Work is due to begin in April 1978 and the perimeter hoarding will be removed as soon as the site has been cleared and is reasonably tidy, by about May. The Cromwell statue will be left covered until the work on site is nearing completion (by July 1978) in order to avoid damage to the stonework.