§ Mr. HUDSONasked to what extent the work is being delayed at the Newcastle-on-Tyne General Post Office extensions by the contractors for the stone demanding a reduction in the wages of the quarrymen, which has caused a dispute and withdrawal of labour?
Mr. HARCOURTThe amount of Ken-ton stone used in the extension is of an insignificant quantity, the exterior dressing being principally of Carrara ware. No delay, so far, has been occasioned by the non-delivery of stone.