§ 39. Mr. Ronald Bellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why Constitution Hill, the Mall and Birdcage Walk are closed to motor traffic on mornings when there are rehearsals of Trooping the Colour.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerBirdcage Walk is closed for a short period after the rehearsals to permit the passage of troops from the parade ground. Constitution Hill and The Mall are closed to facilitate the forming up and passage of the procession from Buckingham Palace to the parade ground and back again; both roads are reopened for a time while the rehearsal of the Trooping is taking place.
§ 42. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions he is giving to the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis to ensure that hon. Members wishing to reach the Palace of Westminster by car on the morning of Friday, 7th June, are not delayed because of the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe Commissioner of Police has issued an order, which is being brought to the notice of all police employed on the route and or traffic duty, that every facility must be afforded to allow Peers, hon. Members and others to pass on their way to or from the Palace of Westminster.