a UK term used to describe a (conservative goverment) hiding place for material which could be damaging or embarrassing the the government, the saying is derived from the traditional conception of disguising dust and dirt by sweeping it underneath a carpet out of sight ! AXMINSTER being a brand of high quality carpeting that would likely be used in the government buildings in Westminster in the city of London.
The historical child abuse files have mysteriously disappeared,presumably under the Westminster Axminster.
by Kingcobrakenny November 23, 2017