HC Deb 17 September 1940 vol 365 c121
Sir W. Davison

On a point of order. With regard to the removal of the leaded glass windows in the Chamber and their replacement by sheets of plain glass without wire, may I ask whether this is not a breach of the Home Office Order that in public buildings and all buildings where people congregate, the windows should always be protected by half-inch wire netting?

Mr. Speaker

This is the first I have seen of the change to which the hon. Member draws attention.

Sir W. Davison

Should not the Home Office regulations be applied to the House of Commons for the reasons which are stated in the Order?

Mr. Speaker

I will make inquiries.

Mr. Bellenger

May I ask, Mr. Speaker, whether the defect in your vision is due to the fact that you have a very substantial canopy over your head?

Mr. Denville

As this is a matter affecting the safety of Members of this House and one which should be attended to, may I ask whether the regulations which are applied to places of public amusement, should not also be applied in the case of the windows of this House?