§ Viscount CURZONasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he is aware that the clearance of the Star Court, which he stated was commenced some time ago, has apparently ceased; and when the rubbish will be cleared away from the precincts?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThe material left in the Star Chamber Court consists of old slates removed from the roof of Westminster Hall. They were retained for filling in an old sewer, found near the Victoria Tower, and will be used for this purpose forthwith, their removal commencing at the end of the week.