Is this another watse of money?

[jockscott]

Big Ben needs repairs .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34565724


£40 million though? In these times of austerity, I'd have thought replacing the clock faces with some sort of digital display, which still retains the original look (a bit like the smart watches which can display analogue clocks) would be cheaper in the long run.

 

[bernardgreen]

Can't do this with a digital display.

 

[EFLImpudence]

No, but you could make it look like he was doing it.

Four big screens and a pc.

 

[JBR]

Hmmm? £40million, eh?

How much do we waste in foreign aid each year?

 

[jockscott]

4 android smartwatches with gigantic faces and one android smartphone in the belltower. Gotta be cheaper than £40 million. (and a more precise time)

 

[EFLImpudence]

There is, of course, the point that; in these days of mobile phones, especially in London; no one needs a big clock to know the time.

 

[noseall]

There is, of course, the point that; in these days of mobile phones, especially in London; no one needs a big clock to know the time.

Bet they can't chime as loud as BB.

Do we need ANY tourist attractions?

Do we need tourists?

 

[EFLImpudence]

Sorry, your right as usual, the forty million is an investment.
Only Londoners funding it obviously.

Perhaps adverts or showing parliament on my big screens would attract more tourists.


What's the time?

 

[joe-90]

Better off turning into a Muslim minaret. They have loudspeakers on all sides.

 

[jockscott]

Better off turning into a Muslim minaret. They have loudspeakers on all sides.

That means accepting the Religion of Permanent Offence to take over Joe. (sorry, I forgot they're almost there already)

 

[Dextraneous]

4 digital projectors coupled with a set of loudspeakers.

 

[handyjack]

 

[EFLImpudence]

I'll do that for 35 million.

 

[Dextraneous]

That looks so much better. Let some foreign chappies have that bell up there to cash in at the scrap yard.

 

[jockscott]

A far better idea,,, Demolish Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament altogether. (preferably whilst the house is sitting)