Closed-Circuit Television

HC Deb 25 March 1971 vol 814 cc214-5W

Mr. Lomas

asked the Lord President of the Council if he is aware of the confusion caused by the fact that, on the closed-circuit television the actual time is shown on the 24-hour notation while the time at which a right hon. or hon. Member rises to speak is shown on the 12-hour notation; and if he will take steps to rectify this position.

Mr. Whitelaw

It is not possible to show the time on the digital clock other than by the 24-hour notation. The Services Committee, when it recommended its adoption, was of the opinion that less confusion would be caused if the time showing when an hon. Member rose to speak remained on the 12-hour notation. I think that its opinion is valid, and would not like to change the present system.