House of Commons (Star Court Scheme)

Oral Answers to Questions — Public Building and Works – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 May 1965.

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Photo of Sir Douglas Glover Sir Douglas Glover , Ormskirk 12:00, 17 May 1965

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works if he will display a model of the Star Court Scheme, together with plans and detailed drawings.

Photo of Mr Charles Pannell Mr Charles Pannell , Leeds West

Yes, but not until the Select Committee have had a chance to see it.

Photo of Sir Douglas Glover Sir Douglas Glover , Ormskirk

Could the Minister inform the House when the Select Committee are likely to have reached a conclusion and when we are likely to see these plans and detailed drawings?

Photo of Mr Charles Pannell Mr Charles Pannell , Leeds West

That is not a matter for me. Reference to the Select Committee in this matter is almost a matter of privilege. It would be impertinent if I stood at the Box and reflected on their proceedings at all. But I understand that the Select Committee have already had some meetings. It seems to me that if the House delegated to a Select Committee questions which arise from the remit to Mr. Speaker, then it was courteous that a rather smaller body should look at the matter first. There is no discourtesy to the House. As soon as I can I will see that the body of Members have recourse to all the information which I have.