MR. OSBORNE MORGANasked the First Commissioner of Works, If he can state when the new Law Courts, now in course of erection in Carey Street, will be sufficiently advanced to admit of judicial and other business being transacted therein?
§ MR. GERARD NOELSir, there were originally two contracts for the new Courts of Justice; according to one the eastern wing ought to have been completed during the year 1877, but, unfortunately, owing to frosts, strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances, the work was delayed; but I am happy to state that it is now ready for occupation, with the exception of some minor details connected with furniture and fittings. The legal authorities are now considering the question of the apportionment of accommodation, and of removal, which will take place at their convenience. The main building should, according to contract, be completed during 1880; but it is impossible at this moment to fix any precise date at which it will be finished, but every exertion shall be made to hurry on the work.