HC Deb 23 October 1912 vol 42 c2179
42. Captain MURRAY

asked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether his attention has been drawn to the suggestion that the air throughout the House should not, as at present, be kept at the same uniform temperature; and whether he will direct that the temperature in the Inner Lobby should be at least eight degrees lower than that inside the Chamber?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

There has not been a general complaint on this score, and the present system of ventilation does not permit of my hon. Friend's suggestion being carried out.

Sir PHILIP MAGNUS

Having regard to the complaints which have been made with respect to the ventilation of the House during the last six or seven years, will the hon. Gentleman appoint a small Committee to consider and report to the House?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

I should be very glad to convey the hon. Gentleman's suggestion to the First Commissioner, but I may remind him that several Committees have sat on the same subject during the course of the last ten years.

Sir P. MAGNUS

No Committee has sat in the last seven years.

Mr. CRAWSHAY-W1LLIAMS

Has not every Committee that has sat recommended further inquiry?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

The suggestions of the last Committee have been fully carried out at considerable expense.