§ 59. Mr. Manderasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider the advisability of setting up a loudspeaker in one of the Committee rooms of the House in order that Members may have the opportunity of listening to news and other political items broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation; and whether he will make inquiries through the usual channels on the subject?
§ Captain Dugdale (Lord of the Treasury)I have been asked to reply. The hon. Member's suggestion has been carefully considered on more than one occasion, but it did not find favour in any section of the House. There would, I am afraid, be considerable difficulty in giving effect to this suggestion, and my right hon. Friend would only be willing to go into the matter further if he were satisfied that facilities are really desired.
§ Mr. ManderMay I ask whether it is thought that any alternative to the proceedings of the House would be too attractive to hon. Members?