§ MR. WEBSTER (St. Pancras, E.)asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether he is in a position to give any approximate date for the termination of the work in connection with the alterations and restoration of Westminster Hall?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)I am informed by Mr. Pearson that he expects that the works in connection with Westminster Hall will be completed by the end of this year.
§ SIR GEORGE CAMPBELL (Kirkcaldy, & c.)asked, whether there was any hope, in view of the Grand Committees being revived, of their being accommodated in Westminster Hall?
§ MR. PLUNKETsaid, he was afraid there was no hope of those Committees being housed there this year. They would require to provide for the warmth of the Members.