Statues

Lord Howarth of Newport Excerpts

Tuesday 4th October 2011 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Hanham]

My Lords, that would seem to be a very sensible proposal and I shall make sure that it is recorded.

[Lord Howarth of Newport]

My Lords, has it not been the practice historically to raise money by way of public subscription to pay for statues in central London of our country’s great statesmen? Which members of the coalition Cabinet does the Minister think the country will be most enthusiastic in due course to honour in this way?

[Baroness Hanham]

My Lords, I think we will require an enormous amount of land. I would not want to single out anyone, and I would expect them all to be so honoured.