§ Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what arrangements he is making for improved inspection procedures to avert future accidents to Big Ben.
§ Mr. MarksIn future a complete inspection of all the clock's mechanisms will be made every 10 years. My Department, in consultation with the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, which recently carried out specialist tests on the mechanisms, is also considering a programme for more frequent inspection of the vital parts.