HC Deb 15 May 1939 vol 347 c1006W
Commander Locker-Lampson

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware that the ventilation of the Debating Chamber is out of date since air is drawn from the level of the River Thames, and not as in the London County Council buildings from higher up; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this?

Captain A. Hudson

I have been asked to reply. In view of the fact that the air is thoroughly washed and, if necessary, passed through a fog filter, my right hon. Friend cannot accept the contention that the ventilation system is out of date because the air is drawn in from river level. On the general question of the ventilation of the Chamber, he would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the replies to questions put by the hon. Member for Central Southwark (Mr. Day) on the 9th May and 14th November, 1938.