HC Deb 22 November 1972 vol 846 cc404-5W
33. Mr. Spearing

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will now make a statement concerning the proposal to make available on loan copies of Bills and amendment sheets to the Strangers Gallery.

Mr. Prior

This proposal has been initially considered by the Services Committee and was felt to be too complicated and expensive. I am, however, proposing to raise again with the committee the possibility of a new parliamentary bookstall and I will look at this suggestion again in that context.

34. Mr. Spearing

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will consider making arrangements to enable visitors leaving the Strangers Gallery to order, for a fee not exceeding 25p, copies of the OFFICIAL REPORT Of the proceedings they have witnessed, which would be forwarded to them by post on the following day.

Mr. Prior

Order forms are available for visitors to the Strangers Gallery who wish to receive a copy of the OFFICIAL REPORT of the debate to which they have listened. This form should be completed and sent to HMSO as directed, together with a postal order for 23½p.