HC Deb 25 June 1925 vol 185 cc1728-9
Mr. MACKINDER

I desire to ask you, Mr. Speaker, whether, in view of the possibility of further sittings of this House being continued beyond the hour when train, omnibus and tram facilities are closed for the night, any arrangement could be made as regards keeping open the House for the convenience of Members who, after the rising of the House, cannot get home until the ordinary traffic facilties are resumed?

Mr. SPEAKER

Yes. I am arranging from Monday next for the Library of the House of Commons to be kept open for Members till 6 a.m. on nights when the House sits after 12.30 a.m. This will enable Members who, owing to the absence of trains and omnibuses, cannot reach their homes, to obtain some rest in the Library until 6 a.m., when travelling facilities are again available.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Have we any power, Sir, or have you, to turn the House of Lords into a dormitory?

Mr. SPEAKER

I am afraid that such power does not reside in the hon. Member nor in me

Captain GARRO-JONES

Is it not already a dormitory?