§ MR. BRYCE (Aberdeen, S.)To ask the hon. Member for Chorley, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether any progress has yet been made for the protection of the ancient walls of Berwick-on-Tweed, dating from the time of King Edward the First; and whether he can assure the House that all steps which His Majesty's Government can take will be taken to secure this interesting historical monument from further injury.
(Answered by Lord Balcarres.) The First Commissioner has not yet learnt the result of the negotiations with the town council; but he has no reason to doubt that they will be brought to a successful conclusion. He will take what steps lie can for the protection of the monument.