§ 4. Mr. PETHERICKasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will allow Members of this House to use the stand which is being erected in Parliament Square in connection with the royal wedding on the occasion of the State opening of Parliament?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)It will not be possible to complete the decoration of the Parliamentary stand before next Tuesday, but there would be no objection to Members making use of it for this purpose if they so desire. No tickets will be issued, and no promise can be given that there will be room for everyone. The seating accommodation is limited, and in case there is a large demand Members are asked not to bring more than one visitor each.
§ Mr. PETHERICKAs there are no tickets to be issued, can the right hon. Gentleman say how control will be exercised? Will an hon. Member only be able to go in with one guest or may he on his ticket send two guests?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREAn hon. Member must go himself; the House police and custodians know hon. Members. Hon. Members can bring one guest. Most hon. Members will find accommodation in the galleries of the House of Lords.