§ 54. Mr. HALL-CAINEasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he can state for what reason- the House of Commons is only open to the public on Saturdays and certain public holidays during such time as Parliament is not sitting; and whether, in view of the increasing number of visitors to London and the desirability of enabling as many visits as possible to the Palace at Westminster to take place outside the period when Parliament is sitting so as to avoid congestion, he will consult with the authorities concerned and arrange to open the buildings on every day except Sunday during the recesses?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI will consult the proper authorities in regard to my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I must confess that I foresee great difficulties in the 641 way of its adoption. It would also involve considerable increases in expenditure on attendants.