The Palace of Westminster sparkling in autumn sunshine for our tour....
Lord Rosser was impressed when he visited Lea RC to see the club in action and meet some of the Leyton Orient community sports project kids that attend Learn to Row sessions on Thursday afternoons. From this he was keen to show a couple of the performance squad around his working environment and give a better insight into what goes on in the building.
Our rowing party included Di Ellis (Chairperson of British Rowing) and Ray Mallet (Chairman of British Rowing’s National Development Committee). We were shown around the Lords and Commons chambers, as well as offices and committee rooms. After lunch, we had the chance to watch the afternoon sitting of the Lords.
We were constantly amazed by the history and the intricate details that adorn every room in the Palace of Westminster. Lottie and Lizzie, who are both interested in government, found the whole experience exciting “being where the topics are discussed and the decisions are made”.