HL Deb 31 July 1902 vol 112 cc249-50
EARL CARRINGTON

I should like to ask the noble Earl the Chairman of Committees for information as to what arrangements have been made for Peers on Coronation day as regards luncheon.

THE CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (the Earl of MOELEY)

I have made inquiries, and find that at present no preparation has been made for luncheons in this House after the Coronation ceremony; but I suggest that it might be quite possible for the caterer of the refreshment room to provide a cold luncheon—that is, a buffet luncheon—for any noble Lords who desire it, provided notice is given to him not later than Tuesday next.

LORD BURGHCLERE

I should like to ask if the means of egress from the Abbey to the House of Lords will be the same as was provided in June.

THE EARL OF MORLEY

I have no knowledge at all about that.

THE EARL OF ROSEBERY

Can the noble Earl give the comforting assurance that, if noble Lords send in their names, there will be a luncheon in return?

THE EARL OF MORLEY

Oh, yes; I think I can assure the noble Earl that the caterer will provide luncheons for those noble Lords who send in their names.