HC Deb 01 May 1902 vol 107 c450
MR. BOLAND (Kerry, S.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he can state the estimated cost of completing the East Wing of the National Library in Dublin; whether he is aware that this addition to the Library was planned in the architect's design as originally accepted, and that the necessity for its completion has been affirmed in the annual reports of the trustees for several years past.

MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

The original estimate for the completion of the East Wing, including a bridge to connect it with the main building, was £4,900, but at least 25 per cent. must be added to this figure in view of increased prices of labour and material since the estimate was framed. The answer to the other Question is in the affirmative, but I understand that an additional room is now being made available, and will be ready for use next week.