§ MR. BRYCE (Aberdeen, S.)To ask the hon. Member for Chorley, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he can now state if any arrangement has been made for the preservation of the Edwardian walls of Berwick-on-Tweed as a historical monument of exceptional antiquity and interest; and, if so, what are the terms of that arrangement.
(Answered by Lord Balcarres.) Negotiations are in progress between the town council and the Office of Works. It is understood that the committee of the town council is to submit its report in the first week in August; and it is hoped that satisfactory arrangements will be made for the protection and maintenance of these historic remains.
† See (4) Debates, cxxxvi., 1236.