HC Deb 13 April 1869 vol 195 cc677-8
LORD JOHN MANNERS

said, he wished to ask the First Commissioner of "Works, If it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill this Session for the acquisition of the property re- commended to be purchased by the Treasury Commission for the concentration of the Public Offices, and for which the proper notices were given last November?

MR. LAYARD

said, in reply, that a Bill on the subject was in preparation, and when it was presented he should be able to make a statement to the House, which he hoped would be a complete answer to the Question of the noble Lord.