§ Mr. PawseyTo ask the Lord President of the Council what action he intends to take during the lifetime of this Parliament to improve the facilities in the Palace of Westminster for spouses of hon. Members.
§ Mr. WakehamI refer my hon. Friend to the oral answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington, South (Mr. Butler) on Monday 31 October 1988, at column 665. I understand that facilities for hon. Members' spouses will be included in these deliberations. The exercise will begin in the near future. Progress thereafter will depend upon the decisions reached.