HC Deb 17 November 1926 vol 199 c1842
32. Colonel DAY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if he will, for the benefit and convenience of Members of this House, consider the advisability of causing a green or red light to be visible from the Clock Tower, in order to give warning of Divisions?

Captain HACKING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)

There does not appear to be any widespread desire among Members of either House that additional warning of Divisions should be given. My right hon. Friend therefore regrets that he is unable to accept the hon. Member's suggestion.

Colonel DAY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that several Members have missed Divisions which they would have been able to catch had some warning been given?

Captain HACKING

Is the suggestion that had a red light been shown there would have been a better attendance?