§ Considered in Committee.
§ (In the Committee.)
§ [Mr. J. W. LOWTHER (Cumberland, Penrith) in the Chair.]
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, of all Expenses incurred by the Commissioners of Works under any Act of the present session for the acquisition of certain land, near the National Gallery in London, and for other purposes connected therewith."—(Mr. Akers-Douglas.)
1508§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Wexford, N.)I object.
§ THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. AKERS DOUGLAS, Kent, St. Augustine's)This is only a matter which has already been agreed to by the House.
§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDEI am aware of that, but some time ago I asked for information which was not given.
§ It being after Midnight, and objection being taken to Further Proceeding, the Chairman left the Chair to make his Report to the House.
§ Committee report Progress; to sit again To-morrow.