§ 24. Mr. CAMPBELLasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether he has received any offer to substitute a stone bridge for the suspension bridge over St. James's Park lake; and, if so, whether he will state the facts and conditions of the offer, together with any reason for making the substitution suggested?
§ Captain HACKING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)An offer of a free gift of a stone bridge has been made, but the proposal is at present in abeyance. Should it be revived, the House will be placed in full possession of the facts before any decision is reached.