§ 53. Mr. DAYasked the First Commissioner of Works whether his attention has been called to the inconvenience caused to Members and their friends and visitors when taking tea on the terrace of the House of Commons on occasions when rain storms suddenly appear; and 1747 will he consider the erection of an awning or some other protection which can be used in such circumstances?
§ Mr. LANSBURYIn view of the fact that the terrace of the Houses of Parliament is likely to be the scene of building operations in connection with the repairs of the stonework during the course of the next few years, I consider that any improvements of this nature should be deferred until the work is completed.