§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is wrong with the microwave oven in the Members' Tea Room; how long it has been out of action; what steps are being taken to repair it; and if it will be back in working order in time for the State Opening of Parliament on 20 November.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe microwave oven has been out of action since 29 October. It was 14 years old, beyond economical repair and has now been replaced.