asked the First Commissioner of Works if his attention has been called to the new electrical voting apparatus which is to be tried in the French Chamber of Deputies; and whether, in view of the time occupied in recording Divisions, he will consider whether such a system could be introduced into this House?

I have seen references to the apparatus mentioned in the Press. The question as to whether such a system should be introduced is a matter for consideration by a Committee of this House.

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to inquire into this practice?

It is a matter for the Prime Minister to decide whether a Committee should be set up, and the usual channels might consider the matter.

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman what are the usual channels?

Does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that it would be impossible to introduce such a system in this House unless every Member had a seat, and that we should require a new Chamber?

Is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to leave the fate of this or any other Government in the hands of the accuracy of a mechanical machine?

That is too deep for me.