HC Deb 20 January 1971 vol 809 cc281-2W
47. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make a statement on the rules determining the acceptance or rejection of applications for lobby tickets, particularly in relation to the technical Press.

Mr. Whitelaw

The Services Committee of last Session resolved that all applications for access to the Press Gallery and the Lobby should be decided by Mr. Speaker on the advice of the authorities of the House. This recommendation was accepted by Mr. Speaker.