§ 37. Mr. Proctorasked the Lord Privy Seal how many offices exist in the Palace of Westminster for (a) Members of Parliament, (b) Officers of the House of Commons and (c) secretaries of Members of Parliament; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. John Biffen)In the Palace of Westminster there are 252 offices for Members of Parliament, and 38 for Officers of the House.
Members' private secretaries occupy the lower ground floor and two other rooms.
§ Mr. ProctorIf it is felt necessary that there should be more accommodation, may I ask whether my right hon. 999 Friend has given any consideration—if it is not sold off as a hotel—to the use of County hall as an ancillary parliamentary building?
§ Mr. BiffenI am sure that there will be many speculative ideas on the future of County hall. I have not turned my mind to them.