§ MR. W. JOHNSTONI beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works when it is intended to erect the statue of Oliver Cromwell, and if he can specify the proposed site?
§ MR. STANLEY LEIGHTON (Shropshire, Oswestry)Before the right hon. Gentleman answers that question I should like to ask whether, at the same time, he can find a niche for the statue of Protector Richard, better known as tumble-down Dick, the heir and successor of his Highness Oliver Cromwell?
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. H. J. GLADSTONE,) Leeds, W.That is a point which has not been under my consideration, and I do not think that the hon. Gentleman really expects me to give an answer. In answer to the question on the Paper, the sum is included in the Estimates for the Houses of Parliament for 1895–96, with the view to the early erection of the statue. The question of the exact site is still under consideration, but when the Estimates come before the House I expect to be able to give the hon. Member full information.