asked the First Commissioner of Works, When the additions to the National Gallery will be finally completed and ready for use?

in reply, said, he was happy to inform the right hon. Gentleman that the additions to the National Gallery were completed, and that the building would be handed over to the Board of Works before the end of the week. He might mention that any Members of the House wishing to see the new buildings might do so on presenting their cards at the door.

wished to know when they would be open to the public?

said, that would rest with the Trustees of the National Gallery, who were now rearranging the pictures.