§ Mr. DEVLINasked the Chief Secretary whether he can state the reason for the delay in commencing the work of the re- 246W building of the Guildhall, Derry; and whether, in view of the shortage of work in that city at present, he will endeavour to expedite this matter?
§ Mr. BIRRELLNo application has come before the Local Government Board for a loan for the purpose of rebuilding the Londonderry Guildhall, and the Board have no knowledge that any such scheme is in contemplation. They have, however, sanctioned a loan of £2,000 for a morgue and police court. The erection of such works is a matter entirely under the control of the corporation.