§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Lord Privy Seal if he has any plans to change existing arrangements for the admission of the public for tours of the Palace of Westminster, in view of the number of people waiting outside without shelter for such tours; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BiffenArrangements for Members' parties on the line of route have been considered recently by the Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee of the Services Committee. To help relieve the congestion caused by the large number of visitors arrangements have been made for the Norman Porch entrance to be opened at 9.30 am instead of 10 am and the special permit system has been extended to cover all sitting days throughout the year. If my hon. Friend has any particular points to raise I suggest that in the first instance he should write to the Serjeant at Arms.