§ SIR T. ESMONDE (Kerry, W.)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury if the Government will give Irish architects the opportunity of submitting designs for the proposed extension of the National Gallery in Dublin?
§ * THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Sir J. T. HIBBERT,) OldhamIn answer to my hon. Friend on the 15th instant, I stated that I saw no prospect at present of being able to provide the funds requisise for the extension; I think, therefore, the question of an architect is premature.
§ SIR T. ESMONDEBut may I take it that an opportunity will be given to Irish architects?
§ * SIR J. T. HIBBERTWhenever the question arises, no doubt Irish architects will receive the same consideration as others.