§ 7. Mr. HOGGEasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he can state who are the owners of the site at present occupied by the Calton gaol in Edinburgh?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENN (Lord of the Treasury)The Prison Commissioners for Scotland are the owners of the site.
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNThat is not a matter that comes within the knowledge of the Office of Works.
§ 8. Mr. HOGGEasked whether the necessary consents have been obtained for the erection of new building upon the site of the Calton gaol in Edinburgh?
§ Mr. W. BENNAny necessary consents either have been obtained or will be obtained before the buildings are erected.
§ Mr. HOGGEHas the consent of the Lord President of the College of Justice and the Lord Justice Clerk been obtained?
§ Mr. W. BENNIt would not be for the Office of Works to obtain consent, but of the Prison Commissioners.
§ Mr. WHYTEIs there any truth in the rumour that other sites besides that of Calton gaol are in view?
§ Mr. W. BENNNo, Sir.