§ MR. J. GOLDSMIDsaid, he wished to ask the First Commissioner of Works, Whether, considering that neither of the elevations for the new building of the University of London meets the approval of the Senate and Convocation of the University, he will give instructions for the preparation of a fresh design?
§ LORD JOHN MANNERSsaid, in reply, that as great progress had been made with the works since Easter, the adoption of any fresh design at the present time would necessitate an increased expenditure of several thousand pounds and a delay of several months. He could not therefore assume the responsibility of giving instructions for the preparation of a new design. The whole question would be raised the following evening on the Motion of the hon. Member for Southwark (Mr. Layard), and the House would then have an opportunity of discussing the whole subject.