§ 68. Captain MURRAYasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether building operations have yet been commenced in connection with the building for the extension of the South Kensington Spirit Museum; and, if so, what progress has been made with the work?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)Progress with the building has been seriously delayed. The plans are, however, now ready. Tenders have been received, and are under consideration.
§ Captain MURRAYIs it not the case that water is springing up in the middle of the spot on which it is proposed to place the spirit?
§ Captain MURRAYWill not that involve a very large extra expenditure?
§ Mr. BENNNo, Sir, I do not think that it will involve additional expenditure. It may mean an alteration in the plans of the building.