§ 64. Mr. KINGasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether any important works of alteration or improvement are in contemplation in the buildings of Parliament?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)It is proposed at once to con- 716 struct a temporary staircase to replace the existing one which leads from the Strangers' Lobby to the Terrace. A permanent structure will be erected later in the year. It is also hoped in the autumn to put at the disposal of Members for the use of their secretaries a large room in Westminster Hall. A new Committee Room will also be opened there to replace a room upstairs which in future will be devoted to the use of the Committee Office. A considerable sum is being spent at once in improving the Cloak Room accommodation at the head of the grand Staircase.
§ Mr. WILKIEWill the hon. Gentleman make provision for more elevators?