HC Deb 10 February 1971 vol 811 cc516-7
35. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will arrange for an increase in the number of lobby tickets available to the specialised and technical Press.

The Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. William Whitelaw)

I would refer the hon. Member to the written reply I gave him on 20th January. This is not a matter for Ministerial decision.—[Vol. 809, c.281–2].

Mr. Dalyell

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, for good reason or for bad, admission to the membership of the Lobby of the House of Commons is a far more exclusive matter than entry to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews? Could he let us into the secret of the basis on which this mysterious decision is made?

Mr. Whitelaw

I have no responsibility for admission either to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club or to the Lobby of the House of Commons.