§ 40. Mr. Mawbyasked the Lord President of the Council which officers or servants of the House are furnished with transport to their homes when the House sits after midnight.
§ Mr. WhitelawWhen the House rises between 11.30 p.m. and 5 a.m. a car service is provided for all officers and staff of the House, including the staff of the Refreshment Department, who have been on duty. This service is provided only within the London area, and is to the nearest point to their homes normally served by public transport.
§ Mr. MawbyIs my right hon. Friend aware that this is the very least we can do for servants who have served us well? Do they not deserve a special vote of thanks for the tremendous difficulties they put up with in last night's escapade?
§ Mr. WhitelawI entirely agree with all my hon. Friend says.