§ 35. Mr. C. Pannellasked the Lord President of the Council whether he will take steps to reserve some space in New Palace Yard for hon. Members' motor cars and reserve Star Court for their exclusive use.
§ The Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. Fred Peart)I thank my right hon. Friend for his suggestion. I have arranged for Star Chamber Court to be reserved exclusively for Members' cars, but I should prefer to await the results of this action before considering the reservation of space in New Palace Yard.
§ Mr. PannellI thank my right hon. Friend for the first part of his answer. Will he continue to impress upon all concerned that the House of Commons is primarily its Members and that their needs should be looked after first in New Palace Yard and other places? Will he cause a careful investigation to be made, particularly in the Recess, of the extent to which New Palace Yard becomes a dumping ground for all and sundry?
§ Mr. PeartI hope that my right hon. Friend will not exaggerate too much. I note what he says, and I will bear his remarks in mind.