§ Mr. BYLESasked the Prime Minister if he can in any way hasten the consideration of the Houses of Parliament Bill with a view of meeting the claim of the public for re-admission to the public galleries of this House.
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am sorry that the Houses of Parliament Bill appears to be regarded by some Members of the Opposition as a controversial measure, and that it has been blocked on every occasion that the second reading has been moved, and I regret that I see no prospect of finding any time for its consideration before 11 o'clock during the present month.
§ Mr. BYLESDoes the right hon. Gentleman recognise that the outside public and our Constituents have a right to be present?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, Sir, I fully recognise that.