asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that in the official guide issued for the corporation of Edinburgh, page 76, it is stated that the Taylors Hall buildings are to be preserved and that a necessary alteration will be the making of arcades to allow of street widening; and can he make any statement as to the present position?

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, the Court of Session have granted interim interdict against the demolition of the buildings and I am unable to make a statement while the case is under consideration.