MR. ALDERMAN LAWRENCEasked the junior Member for Leeds, Whether he can inform the House when it is probable that the windows in the House and the Lobbies, which formerly could be opened, but, having been broken by the explosion, have since been temporarily closed, will be in a condition to be again opened, and allow fresh air to enter the House?
§ MR. HERBERT GLADSTONEThe metal work of the casements has been repaired, and the stained glass, which is in progress, will be finished by Whitsuntide. If the outside temperature renders it necessary, the temporary windows can, at a small cost, be made to open. But I must point out to the hon. Member that fresh air is continually being introduced through the floor of the House, and that the officers in charge have a great objection to the opening of the windows, particularly at this early season of the year, as tending to interfere seriously with the general system of ventilation, which, on the whole, thanks to their unceasing care, answers extremely well.