HC Deb 02 April 1913 vol 51 c384
90. Mr. WATT

asked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he can see his way to allocate a room in the parliamentary buildings for the game of billiards for Members, in the event of the authorities not offering any objection to the innovation?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

The First Commissioner is not of opinion that there is any general desire for facilities of this kind.

Mr. G. TERRELL

May I ask the hon. Member whether he could meet the request halfway for the convenience of hon. Members opposite and provide a bagatelle table?

Mr. WATT

If a general desire is ex-pressed in the House, is the hon. Gentleman prepared to allocate a room for a table?

Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN

I have no reason to suppose that a general desire would be expressed.

Mr. HODGE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that in all the Colonial Parliaments billiard tables are provided for the use of Members?