Lighting (2023)
File Reference:F23-584
Date of response: 14/11/2023
Request
- Could you tell me what procedure, who is in charge of the procedures for permission to be given to light the Houses of Parliament exterior eg in the colours of Israel as happened recently.
- What factors are taken into account?
Response
1. Could you tell me what procedure, who is in charge of the procedures for permission to be given to light the Houses of Parliament exterior eg in the colours of Israel as happened recently.
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2. What factors are taken into account?
We have interpreted these parts of your request to mean the procedure for permission to be given to light the exterior of the Palace of Westminster, who is in charge of this procedure and what factors are taken into account.
This information is held by the House of Commons.
If an illumination request is received by the House, this will be raised with the Speaker of the House of Commons to decide upon and grant approval for. Where these requests specifically concern the Palace of Westminster, the approval of the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords is also required. Approvals are generally made on the advice of the Director General of the House of Commons to both Speakers. More information on this process along with the criteria for requests to be accepted are detailed on our intranet webpages and, to be helpful, a copy of these details are provided