The Chamber, the Lobby and the Galleries constitute the inner precincts of the House. Any officer of the Secretarial staff of the other House is entitled to admission to the Chamber during any sitting of the House. In parliamentary vocabulary, therefore, all persons who are not either members or officers of the House are termed strangers. 276 Admission of strangers to the various galleries is regulated in accordance with the directions of the Chairman. The -Chairman may, whenever he thinks fit, order the withdrawal of strangers from any part of the House.
Admission is subject to accommodation being available.
This card is liable to be cancelled without notice and without assigning any reason therefor. This card shall remain in the custody of the person in whose favour it is issued. Any infringement will render the person concerned liable to action being taken against him. Visitors are reminded that silence is to be maintained whilst the House is sitting. Demonstrations of applause or shouting and distribution of leaflets are forbidden.