§ Mr. Tim Rentonasked the Lord President of the Council who authorised the green clocks in the Chamber and why, if such timepieces are deemed necessary, something more in keeping with the Chamber was not installed.
§ Mr. FootThe installation of digital clocks in the side Galleries of the Chamber was authorised in accordance with a resolution of the Select Committee on House of Commons (Services) of 28th January 1975. The decision on the design of the clocks was taken after consideration by the Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee of the Services Committee.
§ Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Lord President of the Council whether he will remove the digital clocks from the Chamber of the House and substitute others which are smaller, less distracting and which fit in with the dignity and decor of the Chamber.
§ Mr. FootNo. I refer my hon and learned Friend to the reply I gave to the164W hon. Member for Mid-Sussex (Mr. Renton) today.