§ Mr. Snowasked the Minister of Works what services at the public expense are provided for quasi-parliamentary organisations occupying office accommodation in the Palace of Westminster; and the names of the organisations and the services provided in each case.
§ Mr. BevinsMy right hon. Friend has consulted the authorities of the Palace of Westminster and the following information is given with their agreement.
The British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union occupy two rooms with a total area of about 650 square feet, and the United Kingdom Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association four rooms with a total area of about 1,500 square feet. No charge is made to either organisation for accommodation, furnishings, lighting, heating, cleaning or the use of telephones.