§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions were given to the Metropolitan Police regarding access for hon. Members to the House of Commons on the morning of 15th July.
§ Mr. CallaghanInstructions were issued by the Commissioner of Police that all possible facilities should be given to enable hon. Members to pass to or from the Palace of Westminster up to the latest possible moment before the procession of the President of Finland reached Parliament Square. On such occasions there may be difficulties in ensuring entirely free access for a short period, and I regret any inconvenience suffered by hon. Members.