Whenmostpeopleheat the words "BigBen" they immediately conjure up animageof the strikingVictorianGothicstructureof the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster.
As a mark of respect, the chimes of Big Ben, as the bell and clocktower by the Palace of Westminster are commonly known, were silenced for the duration of the proceedings.
During the debate, Mr Halfon argued that charging for entry to the clocktower could lead to charges for visits to other parts of the Palace of Westminster during times when Parliament is sitting.