§ Mr. DowdTo ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee what representations have been received concerning standards of dress in the Strangers' Dining Room and Churchill Room.
§ Mr. Colin ShepherdNumerous complaints have been received from hon. Members concerning the standards of dress of a few users of the Strangers Dining Room and the 501W Churchill Room. The Catering Committee considered this matter at its meeting on 16 June and laid down the following dress code to be observed by gentleman Members and male guests in these two dining rooms:
- Jackets to be worn except in unbearably hot weather.
- Ties to be worn at all times.
- No jeans to be worn.