§ SIR ALGERNON BORTHWICK (Kensington, S.)(for Mr. WHITMORE) (Chelsea) asked the First Commissioner of Works, Whether he has obtained any definite answer as to the total height to which it is now proposed that the now buildings at Albert Gate should be raised?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER (Mr. PLUNKET) (Dublin University)Since I was last questioned on this subject the 326 promoters of the buildings at Albert Gate have been in communication with me, and they have agreed to reduce the proposed mansions by two stories, bringing the ridge of the roof down to a height of 100 feet. The new buildings will thus not much exceed in height the adjoining houses.
§ MR. W. BECKETT (Notts, Bassetlaw)How many stories will the buildings be?
§ MR. PLUNKETWell, they have been reduced two stories. I forget exactly how many stories they are now; but I think the building will be rather a handsome one.