HC Deb 01 February 1973 vol 849 c444W
Mr. Carmichael

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the average number of visitors to the Palace of Westminster during the summer months of 1971 and 1972, distinguishing between Saturday and weekday visitors.

Mr. Channon

The average monthly number of visitors including Members' parties, during the period May to September inclusive was:

Saturdays Weekdays
1971 … … … 50,230 36,701
1972 … … … 39,555 22,674