§ Sir Anthony Grantasked the Lord Privy Seal what is his estimate of the increase in the numbers of the public visiting the Palace of Westminster over the last 10 years; what is his estimate of the resultant increased cost to public funds; whether he is satisfied with the necessary security arrangements; if he will raise with the Services Committee the possibility of placing a box for voluntary contributions towards the upkeep of the Palace at points of ingress and egress; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BiffenI shall reply as soon as possible.