§ 9. Mr. Championasked the Minister of Works if he will install a microphone on 2484 the Table for the benefit of those hon. Members who cannot at present hear replies to questions by Ministers who read down towards the Despatch Box.
§ Mr. TomlinsonFor technical reasons, a microphone on the Table would not be practicable, but some improvement might be effected in the reception of answers made by Ministers by altering the position of the microphone nearest the Despatch Box, and experiments will he carried out during the Easter Recess.
§ Mr. ChampionIs the Minister aware that this Question is not directed towards him?
§ Mr. W. J. BrownMay I ask whether something can be done not merely to— [HON. MEMBERS: Speak up."] —improve the audibility of the replies from the Front Bench but also substantially to improve the character of them?
§ Mr. TomlinsonThat is not a matter for the microphones.