§ 85. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, in the demolition now proceeding in connection with the City Chamber extension in Edinburgh, it is proposed to include the destruction of the Advocate's Close; and, if so, whether he will do anything to save this relic of old Edinburgh?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir Godfrey Collins)I am informed that the Advocate's Close is not affected by the alterations on the City Chambers. It is at present closed owing to operations in connection with a 558 dangerous building which is being removed by order of the Dean of Guild Court. The Close will be reopened as soon as it is safe to do so.