MR. GOLDSMIDasked the First Commissioner of Works, What is the reason for the slow progress made with the building of the new Law Courts, and whether he cannot take any measures for expediting the work?
LORD HENEY LENNOXSir, I am sorry the progress has not been what I hoped and expected; but the delay has arisen in a great measure from the very severe weather which prevailed during the four winter months. The east block is up to the first floor. Considering the magnitude of the work, great indulgence is due to the contractors at the commencement of it. I am informed that since the fine weather has set in, the contractors are pushing on with greater vigour.