§ 28. Lieut.-Colonel MOOREasked the First Commissioner of Works if he will consider the installation of indicators in the public galleries of the Chamber so that visitors unable to see may know who are taking part in the Debates?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)I feel that the installation suggested is not such as would commend itself to hon. Members generally, on grounds both of detrimental appearance and noise.
§ Lieut.-Colonel MOOREDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think that this would be an admirable way of allowing the general public who frequent the galleries to become acquainted with their Members?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREQuite frankly, I do not.
§ Miss HORSBRUGHAre there not other places where an indicator is more required, such as the room now occupied by the lady Members?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI have received a round robin from all the lady Members but one asking for an indicator in their room. I would point out that the cost is £100, but I will see what I can do next year.
§ Miss HORSBRUGHWould it not be possible to remove an indicator from another room where it is not so much required?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI am going into the matter.