HC Deb 26 March 1908 vol 186 cc1573-4
MR. CLAUDE HAY

I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works what sum is allotted in Class 1 of the Estimates, 1908–9, for the alterations now being carried out at Marble Arch.

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. HARCOURT,) Lancashire, Rossendale

No definite sum is allotted for this service in the Estimate for 1908–9. The cost will be met partly out of money available on the current year's Vote, and partly on the Vote for 1908–9, under Subhead F. Maintenance.

VISCOUNT HELMSLEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say to what sum the cost will amount?

MR. HARCOURT

I cannot say. I am working with the London County Council, and I cannot say how the cost will be divided between us.

VISCOUNT HELMSLEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman determine it or the County Council?

MR. HARCOURT

It will be easily determined by the line taken by the new fences of the park—on our side it will be our expense; on the other the County Council's.