§ 39. Mr. Martenasked the Lord President of the Council what proposals he has to improve the conditions under which hon. Members and Lobby correspondents meet in the House.
§ Mr. CrossmanI would refer the hon. Member to an answer given by my predecessor to the hon. Member for Woolwich, West (Mr. Hamling) on 13th July last[Vol. 731, c. 1455–56.]
§ Mr. MartenWhile recognising that there is a shortage of accommodation, may I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman would agree that it would make for easier contact and perhaps even better results with Lobby correspondents if there were a room in which we could create a smoking room atmosphere? Will he consider reviving what was called "Annie's Bar".
§ Mr. CrossmanI had half a thought that that would come into it. All I can say about "Annie's Bar" at the moment is that the whole question is in a very fluid state and under consideration.