§ 18. Mr. JAMES HOGGEasked when it is proposed to issue the conditions of the open competition for the new Government offices in Edinburgh; whether any money has been taken in the Estimates for the year for the purposes of this competition; if so, how much; and how many and which offices it is proposed to accommodate in those buildings?
§ Mr. WEDGWODO BENNThe First Commissioner is not yet in a position to make any statement regarding the date of the issue of the conditions for the proposed competition for the new Government offices, Edinburgh. No money was included in this year's Estimates for the purpose.
§ Mr. J. HOGGEHow is it possible to have this competition and an offer of money prizes when no money has been taken?
§ Mr. BENNThere is no money in this year's Estimates for the buildings, and there does not seem to be any particular urgency about having the competition settled.
§ Mr. J. HOGGEMay we take it for granted that the competition will not be proceeded with this year?