HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 cc189-90W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Technology whether he will take whatever action may be necessary to ensure that in future all Members of Parliament, including those with 20 years' or more membership, are given equal opportunity with those Members who have recently entered, of attending the various receptions and cocktail parties, organised by his Department.

Mr. Benin

Members of both Houses are invited to official functions whenever appropriate. Length of Parliamentary Service is not taken into consideration.