§ Mr. Winnickasked the Lord President of the Council what places in the Commons buildings are members of the HANSARD staff allowed to visit as part of their duties.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Lord President of the Council what parts of the House of Commons building are the HANSARD staff allowed to visit when on duty; and why restrictions are placed on their movements.
§ Mr. PeartHANSARD staff, in common with the rest of the staff of the House of Commons, are allowed to visit all offices and departments of the House of Commons when necessary in the course of their duties. Certain parts of the House are reserved to Members in order to ensure privacy.
§ Mr. Winnickasked the Lord President of the Council if he will state the average hours during the day worked by members of the HANSARD staff in the last six months; and if such staff are allowed to use the Terrace.
§ Mr. PeartI regret that the information regarding the average hours worked by HANSARD staff during this period is not available, and it is not considered that a special compilation would be justified.
Only the Editor and Deputy Editor have access to the Terrace.