HC Deb 29 June 1899 vol 73 c993
SIR WILFRID LAWSON (Cumberland, Cockermouth)

I beg to ask the noble Lord the Member for Oxford whether the sale of intoxicating liquors to the public is still being carried on in the lobbies and precincts of the House under the sanction of the Kitchen Committee.

* VISCOUNT VALENTIA (Oxford City)

The public are only admitted to the precincts of the House on Saturdays, when the bars are closed. Such persons as attend the House on business on other days are not precluded by the Kitchen Committee from availing themselves of such conveniences as are provided for hon. Members.

SIR W. LAWSON

Is the noble Lord aware that the Attorney-General has stated in this House that this sale of liquor is illegal?

* MR. SPEAKER

order, Order! The question on the paper has been fully answered.