§ 52. Sir Stanley Reedasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed to take into consideration the Report of the Joint Select Committee of the House of Lords and of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the accommodation in the Palace of Westminster and to take any action on the recommendations made therein.
§ The Prime MinisterI fear that the state of public business will not permit of time being allocated for the consideration of this Report. As circumstances permit, effect will be given to those of its recommendations which appear to be desirable and practicable.
§ Sir S. ReedDoes not the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that the Select Committee made two important recommendations affecting the general convenience of Members: one, the early provision of additional accommodation for secretarial work, and, the second, to bring Members into closer contact with the Ministry of Works, subject to the maintenance unimpaired of yourself, Mr. Speaker?
§ The Prime MinisterI think this matter was raised on the Adjournment yesterday, when a very full statement was made.