§ Sir Nicholas FairbairnTo ask the Lord President of the Council what assessment he has made of the effect on Divisions of the House of the introduction of automated access control at the entrance to New Palace Yard; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonNo such specific assessment has been undertaken, but I am not aware of any significant difficulties having been caused in relation to Divisions. It is, of course, the practice for the side gate at the subway entrance to be open during Divisions to avoid any risk of congestion at the turnstiles.