§ MR. LYON PLAYFAIRasked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether he has received a Memorial from the Students of Botany in the Royal Botanic Gardens of Edinburgh, complaining that nearly 400 students have to study in a class-room which is only seated for 230; and, whether the Government intend to provide adequate accommodation for the public, which has shown its desire to pursue their studies in these public gardens?
§ MR. GERARD NOELSir, a Memorial has been received from the Students of Botany in the Royal Botanic Gardens; but I am sorry to say that, owing to more pressing requirements, it has been found impracticable to take any steps to improve the accommodation in the class-rooms at Edinburgh. But I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that when the Estimates for 1879–80 are being prepared, the question shall be carefully considered.