HC Deb 18 June 1902 vol 109 c968
MR. ALFRED DAVIES (Carmarthen Boroughs)

I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether, in order to provide against the inconvenience caused by a downpour of rain on the 26th and 27th inst., he will have the stands to be occupied by Members of Parliament and their friends roofed and made waterproof.

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. AKERS DOUGLAS,) Kent, St. Augustine's

I am afraid it is impossible to carry out the hon. Gentleman's suggestion. May I take this opportunity of stating that the condition hitherto applied that Members' personal tickets for the stands are not transferable has been withdrawn. Such tickets are now-transferable without further payment.

MR. ALFRED DAVIES

Is it not the fact that at the Jubilee in 1887 the stands were covered, and Members had to pay nothing for their seats?

MR. AKERS DOUGLAS

No, Sir, the hon. Member is entirely misinformed. The stands were not roofed, not so many tickets were issued, and hon. Members had to pay 12s. 6d. each.

MR ALFRED DAVIES

If the Members and their friends suffer any inconvenience, I shall move to reduce the salary of the right hon. Gentleman.

MR. AKERS DOUGLAS

I have before pointed out it is no part of my official duty to make these arrangements.