HC Deb 27 April 1971 vol 816 cc80-1W
Sir A. Meyer

asked the Lord President of the Council whether he will relax the rules governing photography in New Palace Yard so as to permit tourists to photograph Big Ben without exposing themselves to danger from traffic entering or leaving New Palace Yard.

Mr. Whitelaw

No. Photographs of the Clock Tower can always be taken from the pavement alongside Cromwell's Green. It is undesirable to have a large number of tourists taking photographs in New Palace Yard.

New arrangements are being made for tourists entering Westminster Hall and a route is to be provided from which photography will be permited.