Mr. V. Adamsasked the First Cornmissioner of Works what arrangements are being made for the disposal of the stone which is now being removed from the Victoria Tower?
§ Sir P. SassoonAs was the case with the stone removed from other parts of the building, applications from purchasers are being dealt with by the Superintendent of Works (Mr. Holman) at the Houses of Parliament. The ornamental pieces are being sold for use as sundials and garden ornaments at various fixed prices; large stone, suitable for rock gardens, at 7s. 6d. a ton, and smaller stone at 3s. a ton. Purchasers make their own arrangements for removing the stone.