47. Major Vyvyan Adamsasked the Prime Minister whether before any decision is taken to reconstruct the Chamber of the House of Commons in its old form, to rebuild on the same site according to a different and more convenient design, or to take a wholly different site for a new Palace of Westminster, he will undertake to grant full facilities for a Debate in the House?
§ The Prime MinisterI cannot conceive that anyone would wish to make the slightest structural alteration in the House of Commons other than perhaps some improvement in the system of ventilation, or some minor readjustment of the accommodation in the Galleries not affecting the size, shape or character.
§ Sir William DavisonDoes the right hon. Gentleman recognise what a relief to many people his statement will be, owing to the ill-informed suggestions which have been made in the matter?