§ Mr. Petherickasked the First Commissioner of Works what changes it is proposed to make in the interior arrangements of the House of Commons and by whose authority; and whether the opinion of the House will be taken before any such alterations are made?
§ Sir P. SassoonIt is proposed to rearrange the refreshment rooms of the House of Commons in accordance with a scheme recommended by the Joint Committee of the two Houses appointed in 1935 to consider the Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories in the Palace of Westminster: the proposals have been considered by representatives of all parties in the House and plans have been588W exhibited in the Tea Room: so far as I am aware they meet with the general approval of Members.