§ 60. Mr. Thorneasked the First Commissioner of works whether he is aware of the long distance that the porters have to carry the coal to the various rooms in this House; and will he consider the question of having the coal carried on small four-wheel carriers?
§ The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household (Mr. Cross)I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend understands that most of the men prefer to carry the coal in skips, as the effort is less than that which would be involved in loading and unloading a wheeled carrier. A wheeled carrier was available some years ago, but was withdrawn as the porters never used it.
§ Mr. ThorneI do not believe that that statement is true.