§ MR. BROADHURST (Nottingham, W.)asked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in accordance with his promise made last Session, he has caused an investigation to be made as to the condition of the roofs and other parts of the New Law Courts; and, if so, what has been the result?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. PLUNKET,) University of DublinYes, Sir; a careful inspection was made at the new Law Courts during the long vacation in last autumn, and the roofs were found to be in several cases in a very unsatisfactory condition, principally from the shrinkage of the large timbers used in their construction; but the defects have been carefully remedied, and the roofs are reported to me to be now perfectly safe.