§ MR. A. SEYMOURsaid, he wished to ask the First Commissioner of Works, If it be true that he has the intention of substituting any other material for Mosaic-work in carrying out the designs for the decoration of the Central Hall of the Houses of Parliament; and, if so, what materials he is prepared to substitute?
§ MR. AYRTONsaid, in reply, that the subject of the decoration of the walls of the Houses of Parliament and the Central Hall was still under consideration, and no conclusion had yet been arrived at.
§ MR. A. SEYMOURsaid, he wished to know whether the right hon. Gentleman has it in contemplation to substitute any, and what, new material?
§ MR. AYRTONreplied, that he had it in contemplation to do that, which on full consideration, might be found to be best.