§ 37. Mr. WILLSasked the First Commissioner of Works if he will arrange landing facilities for those Members of Parliament who, being desirous of relieving congestion on the roads, wish to arrive at the Palace of Westminster by boat, in view of the fact that at present the nearest landing stage is Westminster Pier, for which a charge of 6d. is imposed?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)If hon. Members desire to use the Speaker's steps, I will endeavour to arrange that the gate shall be unlocked at certain hours, but I cannot contemplate expenditure of public funds on any new construction for the purpose proposed in my hon. Friend's question.
§ Major BEAUMONT THOMASIs it not a fact that this gate is not only locked, but that there is a wall erected in front of it as well?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI understand that when the gate is unlocked the wall is really a step.