§ Mr. TILLETTasked the hon. Member for the Pollok Division of Glasgow, as representing the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware of the serious state of decay of the facade of the terrace of the Houses of Parliament; and what steps he proposes to take to arrest the dilapidation?
§ Sir J. G1LMOURThe First Commissioner is fully aware of the serious disintegration of the stonework both on the terrace and in other parts of this building. A sum was provided in this year's Estimates to enable the Department to take steps to prevent damage from falling fragments. Meanwhile the whole question is receiving most careful consideration.