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Oral Answers to Questions — Lenin's Statue

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 May 1947.

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Photo of Mr William Shepherd Mr William Shepherd , Bucklow 12:00, 1 May 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of policemen per 24 hours now engaged in guarding Lenin's statue in Holford Square, Finsbury; and why, and for how long, he intends to continue this service.

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields

The statue was removed on 18th April and the question of protection no longer arises.

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