§ Mr. Cryerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the date in June when the change of rules governing the booking of private dining rooms was made; and when the change was notified (a) to the Catering Sub-Committee and (b) to the House.
§ Mr. Charles IrvingI have been asked to reply.
The revised regulations were agreed to by the Catering Sub-Committee on 20 May 1975, and by the full Services Committee, as shown in the published minutes of proceedings, on 17 June 1975. The regulations came into force after Mr. Speaker had signified his approval on 20 June 1975.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will now ensure that bookings of private dining rooms are published.
§ Mr. Charles IrvingI have been asked to reply.
I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 2 July 1979.—[Vol. 969, c. 393].