§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council (1) what consideration he is giving to the difficulties experienced by hon. Members at 7 Millbank in reaching the Lobbies within the eight minutes allowed before Divisions;
(2) if he will bring forward an amendment to Standing Order No. 37 to extend the time allowed to hon. Members to reach Division Lobbies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe situation is being carefully monitored, but I have at present no plans to bring forward an amendment to Standing Order No. 37. As the hon. Member may be aware, Madam Speaker has discretion to extend Division times in the event of any difficulties in reaching the Lobbies.