Lacon, not yet convinced, to the Treasury through his odious master, the Minister, on whose behalf his submissions were invariably made: Even allowing that this is necessary, the reading-room will have to be extensively rebuilt. 1. Will you authorise cost? 2. If so, the cost should seem to be borne by the Admiralty. Department will covertly reimburse. 3. There is also the question of extra janitors, a further expense . . .
