§ MR. LAURIEsaid, he wished to ask the First Commissioner of Works when the Lions are expected to be placed on the Nelson Column, and why the execution of them was entrusted to Sir Edwin Landseer, instead of Mr. Lough, the sculptor originally appointed by the Committee. He also wished to know whether it is intended to continue the two water-spouts in front of the National Gallery.
§ LORD JOHN MANNERSsaid, it was impossible at present to say when the Lions would be placed upon the site intended for them. Sir Edwin Landseer was engaged at the present moment on the preparation of the models; and he (Lord J. Manners) hoped that at no distant 603 day they would be placed upon their destined site. Sir Edwin Landseer was selected for the execution of those lions with a feeling of confidence that the work could not be entrusted to more skilful hands. In respect to the last question of the hon. Gentleman, of which he had received no notice, he had only to say, that that subject had not as yet engaged the attention of Her Majesty's Government.