HC Deb 18 July 1978 vol 954 c134W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Lord President of the Council how many Government information officers are currently in possession of Press Gallery passes.

Mr. Foot

Six named Government information officers are issued with tickets which admit to the Reporters' Gallery, and 31 Government information officers have been issued with passes which admit to the Reporters' Gallery refreshment rooms only. In addition, Government information officers may apply to the hon. Secretary of the Press Gallery for day passes which admit to the Reporters' Gallery for that day only.