§ 36. Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Lord Privy Seal if he is satisfied with the current access arrangements throughout the Palace of Westminster for Divisions of the House.
§ Mr. BiffenYes, Sir.
§ Mr. BruinvelsIs my right hon. Friend aware that the GLC. as a last spiteful act before abolition, has introduced bus lanes between Lambeth bridge and Parliament square, which, when operating between 7am and 7pm cause hon. Members difficulty getting into the House for Divisions? Is that not disgraceful? Do not hon. Members have enough trouble crossing the road between Divisions as it is? As he well knows, I was knocked down on 16 May.
§ Mr. BiffenThe Patronage Secretary expects every man to do his duty this afternoon and not to be an erstwhile jay-walker. I shall look into the wider difficulty that my hon. Friend has mentioned and will be in touch with him.