§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council what preparations have been made for induction courses for new Members after the general election; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorAs far as the authorities of the House are concerned, no induction courses for new Members are planned. It is not known what arrangements are being made by individual political parties; and that is a matter for them.
The Administration Committee and the authorities of the House are, however, preparing a handbook giving guidance to new Members on such things as the work and responsibilities of individual departments of the House asnd the general services at Member's disposal. That handbook will he issued to all Members returned after the general election and is designed to allow a section prepared by individual political parties to be included.