§ MR. WHITMORE (Chelsea)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether the Government has succeeded in acquiring from the London County Council the vacant plot of land at Hemming's Row; and, if so, when it is intended to commence the building of the new National Portrait Gallery?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. PLUNKET, University of Dublin)The Government have agreed to purchase from the London County Council the vacant plot of land at Hemming's Row for £7,000, and Mr. Christian, the architect appointed by the donor, is now engaged upon plans for the new National Portrait Gallery. As soon as those plans are completed, the building will be begun.