HC Deb 04 May 1965 vol 711 cc1095-6
17. Mr. Kitson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will provide a tape recorder in the House of Commons for the use of Members.

Mr. MacDermot

No, Sir.

Mr. Kitson

Is the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that the last time I asked the B.B.C. for the transcript of a Minister's speech it offered me a tape? Does he not think that it would be very much more satisfactory if back bench Members had a tape recorder on which to play these tapes?

Hon. Members

Buy one.

Mr. MacDermot

I am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is referring to a personal tape recording machine, or whether he wants a tape recorder for recording the proceedings in the House.

Mr. Kitson

No. I should like a tape recorder so that one could play back Ministers' speeches if the transcripts which one were sent were on tape.

Mr. MacDerrnot

I think that it is apparent that the hon. Gentleman is asking for a tape recorder for recording proceedings in the House.

Mr. Kitson

No.

Mr. MacDermot

If so, he should put down that question, and the matter will receive consideration.