§ 137. Mr. Patonasked the Minister of Works what arrangements are being made for the members of the staff of the Houses of Parliament to view the Coronation procession.
§ Mr. EcclesOfficers of the Houses of Parliament will, I understand, share in the allocation of seats to Members. In addition it is hoped to arrange for some of the subordinate staff in the Palace of Westminster to have standing places on the pavement outside New Palace Yard.
§ 139. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Minister of Works whether the special arrangements on the Coronation processional route for ex-Service men are limited to 176W the British Legion or whether other ex-Service organisations will be honoured similarly.
§ Mr. EcclesIt is proposed to provide facilities for members of several ex-Service organisations.
§ Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Works how many seats on the Coronation route are to be reserved for old age pensioners; to whom individual pensioners should apply for such seats; and what is the amount to be charged for each seat.
§ Mr. EcclesNo allocation will be made to old age pensioners as such. Applications for seats cannot be considered from individuals, but many old age pensioners will no doubt be members of those national organisations to which an offer of seats will be made.