HC Deb 10 March 1970 vol 797 cc1095-6
6. Mr. Ogden

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he is satisfied with the cleanliness, illumination and decoration of the St. Stephen's public entrance at the Palace of Westminster, and the vestibule therein; and what proposals he has to improve these.

Mr. Loughlin

No, Sir; but I am arranging for the area to be washed down and for other improvements to be made during this year's Summer Recess. These will include the embellishment of the heraldic ceiling and new lighting.

Mr. Ogden

I thank my hon. Friend for that reply. Will he confirm that the standards will be at least as excellent as those which his Ministry has maintained in other parts of the Palace of Westminster? Will he bear in mind that this could be done at comparatively small cost, to make an entrance which is really worthy of this Palace and those who come here?

Mr. Loughlin

I thank my hon. Friend for his compliments. It will be a considerable improvement and the cost will not be excessive.