HC Deb 11 December 1989 vol 163 c457W
43. Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Lord President of the Council if he will review the earliest time at which visitors can be admitted at St. Stephen's Entrance; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The arrangements for visitors are kept under review by the Accommodation and Administration Sub-Committee and I understand that it would be hard to justify the additional costs of opening St. Stephen's entrance earlier than the present time of 9 am on sitting days due to the small numbers of visitors seeking entrance at that hour.