§ 23. Sir J. D. REESasked the hon. Member for St. George' s-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether electric light will be substituted for gas in the Debating Chamber before the House can make a practical trial of the effect of the former illuminant acting from the roof upon the eyes of Members?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The answer is in the negative.
§ Sir J. D. REESDoes the hon. Gentleman think this is quite fair to hon. Members?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNI said no permanent change will be effected until the experiment has been made. The First Commissioner is quite willing to change his views should it appear to be necessary.