Palace of Westminster (Access)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — House of Commons – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 11 Chwefror 1991.

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Photo of Mr John MacGregor Mr John MacGregor Chair, Privileges Committee, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House Lords (Privy Council Office), Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Privy Council Office), Chair, Privileges Committee 12:00, 11 Chwefror 1991

I agree entirely with my hon. Friend that it is extremely important for parliamentary democracy that access to the House continues to be available to the general public. However, he will agree that in the current circumstances it is right to take all appropriate security measues in the light of security advice. That is why several steps have been taken recently to improve security.