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Palace of Westminster (Star Court)

Oral Answers to Questions — Public Building and Works – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 21 December 1964.

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Photo of Mr Robert Cooke Mr Robert Cooke , Bristol West 12:00, 21 December 1964

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether, in preparing his plans for a building in Star Court, he will include a room with top lighting, filling up the space between the new building and Westminster Hall, now occupied by the derelict arcade, but leaving space to walk beneath and with its roof at such a level that it does not obscure the windows or Westminster Hall.

Miss Lee:

The details of these proposals are still being worked out, but a feature of this kind is certainly being considered, and likely to be included in the scheme.

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