§ LORD ROBERT GROSVENORsaid, he rose to ask the right hon. Gentleman the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he was able to give an assurance that the influence of the Government would be used to prevent the appropriation of the vacant site of Smithfield Market to any other purpose than that of the enjoyment and recreation of the public.
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER,in reply, said, that since he last addressed the House upon the subject a letter had been received from the City Remembrancer, stating that the Markets and Improvements Committee of the Corporation of London had had the subject under their consideration for some time past, and he expected in the course of next week to be able to communicate with the Government. Therefore, they might hope speedily to be put in possession of the views of the City upon this matter.