§ The Earl of Clancartyasked the Chairman of Committees:
Whether research has been carried out into the reasons for people attending the House to see the proceedings in the Chamber; if so, what are the findings; and if not, whether he would consider commissioning such research. [HL3534]
§ The Chairman of CommitteesA survey was undertaken earlier this year by both Houses into the satisfaction of visitors to Parliament. This survey revealed that the most frequently-cited motivation for visits was seeing what Parliament looks like inside, followed by experiencing the excitement of a live debate.
§ The Earl of Clancartyasked the Chairman of Committees:
What is the average number of visitors to the Chamber, including Peers' guests, on each sitting day; and for how long on average individual visitors remain. [HL3536]
§ The Chairman of CommitteesOn a typical sitting day there are about 1,000 visitors. No records are kept as to how long they stay.
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§ The Earl of Clancartyasked the Chairman of Committees:
What is the maximum seating in the public and side galleries of the Chamber and below Bar for visitors. [HL3535]
§ The Chairman of CommitteesOne hundred and twenty-one.