I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but I will put it anyway. If it's not relevant, then I can always raise it again in another forum.
We are discussing the situation of employees of Parliament. I believe this falls within the budget and decisions can be made. I don't know if you are the one who makes these decisions.
Consider, for example, the employees of the parliamentary restaurant on the sixth floor. I know that staff does not always have access to this facility when they want. When Parliament shuts down, so too does the restaurant. Should we not consider the idea of keeping the restaurant open even when Parliament is not in session, so that Hill employees can access this facility? That way, they could enjoy the restaurant and pay for their meals just like anyone else. At the same time, it would solve the problem of having to lay the staff off when Parliament is not in session.
I'd like to know if this option could be explored. I'm not asking you to decide right away, but merely to consider the idea. Maybe this would be one way of helping the Hill restaurant workers. If the restaurant stayed open, all staff could use the facility.