§ MR. W. LONGI beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether he has decided upon the demolition of Kirkdale Prison, Liverpool; and, if so, 1160 whether he intends to commence the work at once?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. ASQUITH, Fife, E.)The disposal of Kirkdale Prison is in the hands of a surveyor at present, and conditions of sale, &c, are being arranged under his advice by the Treasury Solicitor. When this is settled, the next step will be to arrange when the sale should be undertaken, in view of the best price being obtained. I believe this will not be until some time next year. It has been decided that the Corporation are to have full opportunities for acquiring the property if they think fit.