House of Commons to return to historic chambers
London reports the Commons will resume in its old Westminster chamber next fall after the May 10 1941 destruction by German bombs. Deputy Prime Minister Morrison announced attendance from both Houses with King George VI consenting to receive addresses. The chamber will retain exact bench and speaker locations though modernized with new ventilation ducts and galleries.
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Britain’s new Commons chamber feats softspeakers and echoes
The 1950 article describes a 437-seat Commons chamber with tiered benches and small loudspeakers called softspeakers to keep tone mellow. It notes Churchill Arch as a war-time tribute and lists international gifts funding the chamber’s £2,000,000 cost. Tibetan government begins three-language broadcasts abroad.
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