§ MR. BYLES (Salford, N.)I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether, having regard to the dignity and convenience of Members of this House, he will confer with the Lord Great Chamberlain with the object of securing bettor accommodation for the Commons when they are commanded to attend His Majesty in the 1595 House of Lords at the ceremonial opening of Parliament.
§ MR. ASQUITHThe present arrangements were made in pursuance of the recommendations of a joint committee as lately as 1901. If my hon. friend can satisfy me that there is a general feeling that they do not adequately provide for the dignity and convenience of Members of this House, I shall be glad to enter into communication with the Lord Great Chamberlain.
§ MR. SWIFT MACNEILL (Donegal, S.)Is there any general desire on the part of Members of this House to go to the House of Lords just now?
§ MR. BYLESDoes the right hon. Gentleman fully recognise that the Members of this House are rather scurvily treated when duty obliges them to accept the hospitality of the House of Lords?
§ [No Answer was returned.]