HC Deb 21 March 1935 vol 299 cc1377-8
48. Sir WALDRON SMITHERS

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will place in some central position in the House of Commons 615 pigeon-holes for Members of Parliament, so that Members may interchange communications with the minimum of trouble and expense?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)

I do not feel that any additional fitting, and particularly the kind of structure my hon. Friend suggests, is necessary, having regard to the facilities already existing for the interchange of communications between hon. Members at the door of this Chamber.

Sir W. SMITHERS

Is my right hon. Friend aware that a Member can only leave 10 letters at the door to be distributed, and that if he wishes to send more he has to post them and to pay postage for a letter handed in and delivered in the same building?

Mr. GEOFFREY PETO

Does my right hon. Friend not consider that this idea of a permanent resting-place for the whips, and the appeals with which we assail each other, is very useful, and does he not agree, that in view of the limits of space in this House, a crematorium would be even more essential than a columbarium?

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Would my right hon. Friend have the pigeon-holes made large enough to hold Members?