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Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKHouse of Commons CommissionTabled Answered 22 September 2025UIN 76562

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, on how many days during Summer Recess vehicle access was not available during normal working hours through Carriage Gates; and on how many days during normal working hours a traffic marshal was not on duty outside Carriage Gates.

Answered by Nick Smith

Vehicle access through Carriage Gates has been limited to RaSP protected vehicles and those vehicles with an operational requirement to use Carriage Gates for the duration of the New Palace Yard project works. There was no vehicle access at Carriage Gates during working hours in the Summer Recess for this reason except in exceptional circumstances. Traffic Marshalls were not posted outside Carriage Gates in that timeframe.

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