§ MR. LABOUCHERE (Northampton)asked the First Commissioner of Works, How the right of individuals to drive along Constitution Hill is given, whether it is arbitrarily given, or whether it is regarded as an appanage inherent in the past or actual tenure of certain offices; and, if the latter, what are the offices to which it is an appanage; and, whether he will lay upon the Table of the House a list of those enjoying this privilege?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)At present all foot passengers and persons riding on horseback can pass up Con- 905 stitution Hill; but special permission must be given through the Home Office for carriages; and I am informed by the authorities at the Home Office that this privilege is enjoyed, among others, by certain high officers of State—such as Cabinet Ministers and Ministers from Foreign Courts—and that Cabinet Ministers are granted the privilege on quitting Office. I am informed that it is also granted during tenure of office to Lords of the Treasury and Admiralty, Under Secretaries of State, and officers attached to the Headquarters Staff of the Army, and that no public purpose will be served by laying a list on the Table of the House.