§ MR. BARNES (Kent, Faversham)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is proposed to erect the new Central Criminal Court upon the old site in Newgate Street, including that of Her Majesty's Prison of Newgate; and whether, before a final decision is arrived at, Her Majesty's Government will afford the House an opportunity to discuss the suitability of that site as compared with others shortly to become vacant under the Strand improvement scheme?
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENTThe reconstruction of the Central Criminal Court buildings is a matter for the City of London authorities. Her Majesty's Government have agreed to assist them by surrendering the site of Her Majesty's Prison, Newgate, but are not otherwise concerned in the matter.
§ LORD BALCARRES (Lancs.,) ChorleyDoes that mean that the old prison at Newgate is to be pulled down?