asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what temperatures have been recorded in the Strangers' Cafeteria over the past three weeks; what monitoring has been carried out of the level and its effect on staff and those eating in the Cafeteria; and if he is satisfied that conditions are comparaable to those laid down in the Factories Acts and that the standard of maintenance is acceptable.

Temperatures in the Strangers' Cafeteria are monitored three times daily when the House is sitting. Since the House reconvened, the following temperatures have been recorded:subject of extensive consultation and careful consideration by the Government, as soon as possible.