§ Lord Eltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will initiate a debate in this House on the question whether all security passes giving admission to the Palace of Westminster should continue to be valid in all parts of the Parliamentary Estate. [HL2097]
§ Lord Williams of MostynNo. The question of access to the Palace is one, in the first instance, for Black Rod. If the noble Lord is anxious for a debate on this subject there is nothing to stop him entering the ballot for a debate. Alternatively, he could explore the possibility of using one of his own party's debate days if his idea commands sufficient support among his noble friends.