HC Deb 15 May 1939 vol 347 c986
58. Dr. Edith Summerskill

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he will consider placing a mirror in the Members' cloakroom for the convenience of members of both sexes?

Mr. Munro (Lord of the Treasury)

I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend will have this done.

Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

Would my hon. Friend convey to my right hon. Friend that many Members do not wish to be associated with this request, and that I certainly am one of them?

Mr. Munro

I hope that my hon. and gallant Friend will, on reflection, withdraw his opposition.

Sir W. Davison

May I express the hope that male members of the House will have priority in the use of the mirror as it is understood that ladies' hair is now permanently fixed for many months and cannot be rearranged at a casual mirror?

Sir Gifford Fox

Will the Minister arrange that the mirror is not put in the entrance of the Members' cloakroom, but somewhere that will not prevent the entrance of Members?

Sir R. W. Smith

Will there be much expenditure involved?