§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEasked the Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, Whether the Metropolitan Board propose to take any steps to prevent the possible future exclusion of the public by the War Office from the Metropolitan common of 170 acres, known as Wormwood Scrubs, over which the War Office are endeavouring by negotiation with the copyholders to acquire absolute rights?
COLONEL HOGGIn answer to the Question of the hon. Baronet, I beg to state that the attention of the Board was some time ago directed to Wormwood Scrubs, and inquiries were made, but no definite action could be taken. I will take care that the attention of the Board shall again be drawn to the subject.