Written Question·House of Commons Commission·UIN 88187
House of Commons: Escalators
Tabled: 5 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Question
Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative — Christchurch
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, for what reason the escalator from the House of Commons Members' car park does not cut off automatically when not in use.
Answer
Nick SmithThe escalator is fitted with controls that allow the speed to vary dependent on demand and, in periods of low demand, runs at a slow speed to be energy efficient.The design of the escalator is such that it does not stop completely – this is a safety featu...
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