HC Deb 14 October 1912 vol 42 cc763-4
17. Mr. HOARE

asked whether, in view of the number of Members of the House of Commons who are members of Royal Commissions and of the simultaneous sittings of the House of Commons and the Commissions, he will arrange that the Division bell shall ring in the Royal Commission House, Palace Yard?

Mr. W. BENN

The First Commissioner will be happy to communicate with the Postmaster-General with a view to the adoption of the hon. Member's suggestion.

18. Mr. KING

asked whether the substitution of electricity for gas in the lighting of the chamber of the House has now been completed; whether the authorities are satisfied with the result; and whether it is now possible to regulate the light, giving more or less brilliancy as may be required?

Mr. W. BENN

The First Commissioner has substituted electric light for gas in this chamber, and the result is satisfactory. A greater or less degree of brilliance can be secured according to desire.

19. Mr. KING

asked what has recently been done to carry out the promise that the ventilation of the Ladies' Gallery should be improved?

Mr. W. BENN

An Ozonair apparatus has been installed for the purpose of purifying the air which passes by a special duct to the Ladies' Gallery.

Mr. KING

Is it possible to let hon. Members have the advantage of the Ozonair apparatus?

Mr. BENN

When the apparatus has been in position for some time we will be able to judge better of the results secured, and I shall be very happy to ask the First Commissioner to consider the question of its installation in the whole House.