§ Mr. JAMES HOGGEasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the ancient palace of the Kings of Scotland in the south-east angle of the Palace Yard, Edinburgh Castle, is in use as a licensed canteen, grocer's shop, etc.; and whether he can make arrangements to prevent so historic a building being used longer for such purposes?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am aware that, as an incident of the occupation of Edinburgh Castle by the troops, there are recreation and reading rooms, a canteen and barrack rooms in the Old Palace Crown Square. The desirability of altering this arrangement has been urged on the council, and is receiving consideration.