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St. Stephen's Hall (Windows)

Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Works – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 31 October 1949.

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Photo of Colonel Sir Alan Gomme-Duncan Colonel Sir Alan Gomme-Duncan , Perth 12:00, 31 October 1949

asked the Minister of Works why the coats of arms of the Scottish burghs have been excluded from the stained glass windows recently completed in St. Stephen's Hall; and whether an equally prominent place will be found for them in the Palace of Westminster.

Photo of Mr Charles Key Mr Charles Key , Poplar Bow and Bromley

The coats of arms of Scottish burghs as well as of many English boroughs were not included in the original window designs in St. Stephen's Hall which are now being reinstated. If any question arises of a new series, the claims of Scotland will certainly be borne in mind.

Photo of Colonel Sir Alan Gomme-Duncan Colonel Sir Alan Gomme-Duncan , Perth

While appreciating that something may possibly be done in the very distant future, may I point out that there are something like 90 Scottish burghs and some 90 panels in these windows waiting for stained glass?

Photo of Mr Ronald Ross Mr Ronald Ross , County Londonderry

Will the Minister also remember to put in some Northern Ireland boroughs?

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

Will the Minister, in view of the fact that the National Assembly was held in Edinburgh on Saturday, consider having Scottish coats of arms in a Parliament in Edinburgh?

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