Division Bells (Hansard, 10 June 1985)

§ Mr. Harrison
asked the Lord Privy Seal who is responsible for the activation of the Division bells of the House.

§ Mr. Biffen
Division bells within the precincts of the House are activated by the Principal Doorkeeper on duty at the Door of the House, once a Division has been called in the Chamber.

§ Mr. Harrison
asked the Lord Privy Seal who is responsible for the servicing of the Division bells of the House.

§ Mr. Biffen
Division bells within the precincts of the House are serviced by the communications manager and his staff. Tests on Division bells are carried out daily before the House sits.

§ Mr. Harrison
asked the Lord Privy Seal who is responsible for reporting failures in the operation of the Division bells of the House.

§ Mr. Biffen
It is the responsibility of every individual to report a fault to any Division bell if this comes to his or her notice. The procedure for reporting such faults is clearly set out on every alternate page of the Palace of Westminster telephone directory. The Division bells are tested daily before the House sits.