§ CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W.)I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether it has been brought to his notice that the proposed gallery across the quadrangle known as Museum Square, in the South Kensington Museum, will greatly detract from the architectural beauty of the buildings; and whether, before proceeding further with the proposed alteration, he will consult with other authorities upon architecture as to the effect which this gallery would have upon the general appearance of this quadrangle,
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. AKERS DOUGLAS,) Kent, St. Augustine'sIt is not intended to proceed with this gallery at once, and I shall be guided ultimately in regard to its construction by the advice of the committee of architects who are assisting me on the designs.