HC Deb 28 July 1919 vol 118 cc1803-4
35. Sir ARTHUR SHIRLEY BENN

asked what alterations he proposes making in the Members carriage shelter; and where owner-driven cars are to be placed during the alterations?

Sir ALFRED MOND

It is proposed to convert the centre of the three bays in the Members' carriage shelter into a cab mans shelter in order to abolish the existing unsightly shelter. The remaining two bays will still be available for Members' oars during the alterations.

Sir SHIRLEY BENN

Before allowing outsiders who have no connection with the House to use portions of these buildings, will the right hon. Gentleman ascertain the feelings of hon. Members?

Sir A. MOND

It is a very difficult thing to find out what are the feelings of hon. Members. [HON. MEMBERS: "No!"] I have known the time when there was a long agitation for doing away with the cabman's shelter. I have consulted a number of hon. Members, and they agree with the proposal that I am carrying out as the one which meets the convenience of most hon. Members.

Lieut.-Colonel Sir J. NORTON GRIFFITHS

Does not this removal involve Members booking places on the new site which has been given in place of the old one?

Sir A. MOND

Arrangements will have to be made.

Sir N. GRIFFITHS

Has this decision been taken on the advice of my right hon. Friend or on the advice of his subordinates?

Sir A. MOND

On the advice given to me by my technical advisers which 1 have gone into with them.