Houses of Parliament: Cycle Hire

Lady Saltoun of Abernethy Excerpts

Wednesday 27th October 2010 Lords Chamber

[The Chairman of Committees]

My Lords, far be it from me to suggest a reduction in the government car pool. I understand that it has already been substantially reduced, making it in my opinion doubtful to want to be a Minister.

[Lady Saltoun of Abernethy]

My Lords, is it not time that we had a taxi rank on the Parliamentary Estate? Not all of us are young enough or spry enough to ride bicycles.

[The Chairman of Committees]

My Lords, a taxi rank takes us a little way away from the original Question on the Order Paper, but there are facilities at Peers’ Entrance for summoning taxis which I hope noble Lords find satisfactory.