§ 73. Mr. HARDIEasked the First Com- missioner of Works whether any part 929 of the buildings known as the Westminster Palace is let for any private use; and, if so, at what rent?
§ Mr. LANSBURYVarious portions of Westminster Palace are allocated to private persons who render services to Members of both Houses. No rents are charged.
§ Mr. HARDIEIs the First Commissioner aware of the great necessity there is for more space in connection with the work of the House of Commons, and is he considering the removal of some of these people who are getting accommodation without payment in order to give greater facilities for Members of the House?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThe officers of the Department are continually searching round to find accommodation for hon. Members, and I am very hopeful indeed that some new accommodation will be provided very shortly to enable Members to get their typing work done under better conditions than at present.
§ Rear-Admiral BEAMISHWhat is the particular accommodation of which we are short?
§ Mr. LANSBURYHon. Members who cannot afford to employ secretaries to do their typing would be very glad to be able to have a room on this floor where they can carry out their typing, and it is that which we are trying to arrange.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEIs the right hon. Gentleman also referring to the gymnasium which he purposed providing?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI am afraid the gymnasium will have to be in the park.