Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 1996. It was answered by Ray Powell (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 1996 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: What plans he has to improve facilities for Line of Route visitors with specific reference to a cafeteria facility, improved toilets and facilities to shelter visitors when queuing in unfavourable weather.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what plans he has to improve facilities for Line of Route visitors with specific reference to a cafeteria facility, improved toilets and facilities to shelter visitors when queuing in unfavourable weather. [2945] Sir Raymond Powell: On 12 July 1994, the House approved the first report of Session 1992-93 from the Catering Committee which recommended that the area currently occupied by the Westminster Hall cafeteria should be converted into a visitor centre to include appropriate toilet facilities. This recommendation cannot be implemented until the opening of the new cafeteria in phase 2 of the new parliamentary building. There are no plans to improve the facilities to shelter visitors queuing in unfavourable weather which have been provided within the Sovereign's Entrance since 1990.

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