Former MP for Mitcham
Would it be in Order to ask the hon. Member to stand in the middle of the Chamber, because we might then be able to hear him?
If it is the case that they will impose more stringent conditions, why is exemption asked for? Surely it would be better to leave it to the experience of the well qualified local authorities in this area?
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But I should not like this vital point to pass. I can assure my right hon. Friend that there is no authority in the country, not excluding the new Festival of Britain authority, better qualified to deal with a matter of this kind than the London County Council.
Before my hon. Friend leaves that point, if he is leaving it, and as such a lot of consideration has been given to this problem, can he tell us what the fare will be between Battersea and the Exhibition on the South Bank? How much will it be?
Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that before the Wembley Exhibition, which was supported by his party, not only were people living in overcrowded conditions, but they were also underfed?
I hope not by Henry Moore.
We are sick of hearing about it.