§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will increase the police protection provided for those hon. Members whose parliamentary duties are impeded and safety imperilled when seeking to cross from their offices at No. 7 Old Palace Yard to the Palace of Westminster.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI am informed by the Commissioner of Police that there should be no difficulty if hon. Members cross near the St. Stephen's entrance. When the House is sitting a police constable is posted to the crossing there from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., after which time the constable on duty outside that entrance is available to assist Members who wish to cross quickly in the event of a Division.