§ MR. FAWCETTasked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether he is aware that Sanitary improvements have not been carried out in the Tea and East India Department Offices in the Custom House; and, if so, whether he has ordered, or will order, that these improvements shall be carried out without further delay?
§ SIR HENRY SELWIN-IBBETSON, in reply, said, with regard to contemplated sanitary improvements in the Offices referred to by the hon. Gentleman, he found that, after the Treasury sanction was given, the Inspector from the Board of Works discovered that 1550 larger improvements would be necessary to effect the object. A Report was placed in his hands last night, and he should lose no time in bringing the matter under the notice of the First Commissioner of Works, in order that the necessary sanitary improvements, which he admitted were necessary, might be made for the comfort, and, indeed, the health of the clerks. These improvements would be carried out as soon as the plans were decided upon.