HC Deb 10 March 1908 vol 185 c1315
MR. GULLAND

To ask the First Commissioner of Work, in view of the advisability that Members of this House should be aware of the proceedings in the other House, whether he could make arrangements to place in the Member's Lobby an indicator showing the subject under discussion and the name of the speaker in the House of Lords.

MR. STANLEY WILSON

Before the right hon. Gentleman answers, is not this Question, in view of the fact that legislation is to be brought in which would destroy the House of Lords, entirely unnecessary?

* THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. HARCOURT,) Lancashire, Rossendale

I am not certain whether the gain to Members of the House would be commensurate with the cost entailed upon the taxpayer. I will, however, consider the matter thoroughly, though it is impossible now to insert any provision in the Estimates for the coming year, and therefore I shall have time to consider the eventualities foreshadowed by the supplementary question.

MR. STANLEY WILSON

Leave it till after the next general election.

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