asked the Lord Privy Seal what consideration has been given to providing cervical cancer screening facilities in the Palace of Westminster for women employed there or alternatively paid release for those in public employment; and if he will make a statement.

1 refer the right hon. Member to the Second Report of the Services Committee, Session 1985–86 (HC266). The recommendations made in that report have been implemented by the House authorities; and in particular the management of House Departments have reaffirmed that staff will be granted reasonable time off work for health screening purposes.