HC Deb 19 December 1961 vol 651 cc1121-2
23. Mr. C. Pannell

asked the Minister of Works at what date an annunciator was installed in the rooms, on the Ministerial Floor of this House, of the Leader of the House; and what was the cost.

Lord John Hope

This annunciator was installed on 21st October, at a cost of £163.

Mr. Pannell

Is the Minister aware that this is very much cheaper than we thought it would be? Has he yet had an application from the Home Secretary to put it back in the room from which it originally came, on the ground that the Home Secretary demonstrated so clearly in the incident of the Mace that he is still the best Leader of the House we have got?

Lord John Hope

I think that is a question of opinion, and far from the Question on the Order Paper.