HC Deb 27 March 1922 vol 152 cc957-8
84. Sir MAURICE DOCKRELL

asked the hon. Member for the Pollok Division of Glasgow, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he will institute an inquiry with a view to improving the acoustics in this House?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I am not aware of any general desire for such an inquiry.

Sir M. DOCKRELL

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that during the submarine warfare we made the discovery of how to magnifiy the smallest sound? Will he not take into consideration such an installation in this House to do the same thing; and, further, is he aware that I am not actuated by selfish motives, because we Irish are getting kicked out of this House?

Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEE

Will the hon. Gentleman also consider the further idea of minimising the noise made by some speakers?