§ Sir S. Reedasked the Minister of Works whether it is proposed to give effect to the recommendation of the Joint Committee appointed to inquire into the accommodation in the Palace of Westminster, that the rooms over St. Stephen's entrance, which formed the residence of the Deputy Serjeant at Arms, be repaired as soon as possible and made available for private Members of the House of Commons in which to give interviews or to dictate letters.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThe repair of these rooms, which suffered considerable war damage, will be started as soon as practicable. No decision has yet been reached as to the use to which the rooms will be put.
§ Mr. Bossomasked the Minister of Works if he will give consideration of the existing location of the Members' cloakrooms, so that Members may pass to and from the heated sections of the Palace of Westminster without being exposed to the differences of temperature existing in Westminster Hall during the colder months.
§ Mr. TomlinsonI have consulted the authorities of the House, but I regret that no more suitable location for the Members' cloakroom can be found.