§ Captain GEEasked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the disgraceful state of the Joan of Arc Hostel, Plumstead; if he is aware that the windows are broken and pieces of roofing are being pulled off daily; and will he consider the advisibility of selling the whole concern?
§ Sir J. GILMOURWithout accepting the description of the buildings in question, I may say that the First Commissioner is quite prepared to sell this and similar properties should a satisfactory price be offered.