HC Deb 26 May 1965 vol 713 cc101-2W
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works to what extent the convenience of Members will be affected during the construction of the new building in Star Chamber Court.

Mr. C. Pannell

The programme of work is being so arranged as to cause the minimum of disturbance to the House.

Demolition of the existing arcade will be carried out during the Whitsun Recess after which the Court will continue to be available for car parking until the beginning of the Summer Recess when construction of the new building will start. While the House is sitting, working hours will be 7.0 a.m. until 2.0 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday; 7.0 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. on Wednesdays (while the Wednesday morning sittings continue) and Fridays: 7.0 a.m. to 6.0 p.m. on Saturdays: and on Sundays by arrangement. Plant and materials will be delivered via New Palace Yard before 10.0 a.m. During the construction periods, Members will be asked to enter through Westminster Hall.