HL Deb 12 July 2001 vol 626 c92WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked the Chairman of Committees:

What progress has been made in improving the audibility of proceedings before the Appellate Committee. [HL212]

The Chairman of Committees (Lord Tordoff)

During the Summer Recess of 2001 new sound amplification systems are to be installed in Committee Rooms 1, 2 and 3. At the same time, the rooms will be double-glazed to reduce disturbing noise from the river, and air conditioning will be provided.