| Description | Acquaints the Senate that the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury considered the arrangement proposed on the subject of the accommodation of the University in Burlington House to be very satisfactory, but they delayed their reply [the Senate had written on 10 April] until after their communication with the scientific societies, when they should be in a condition to propose final measures on the subject. Informs of the details of what has been granted to the societies in regards to their use of Burlington House. Observes that the arrangement proposed considered the interests of the public independently of those of the learned societies, and that the public should be allowed to consult or study literary works at the common library or be given access to the collection of portraits. Confirms that even though the Royal Society's use of the Hall gives them some control over the building, it was expressly stipulated that any use of the Hall is not to interfere with the convenience of the University. Proposes that keys should be given to the proper officer of the University and the Royal Society, and that both should be responsible for securing the use of the Hall at all times, and for communicating the necessity of using it. Trusts no obstacle of a minor description will be allowed to interfere with a final and satisfactory arrangement. The Lords propose that the charge of fittings and cleaning should be entrusted to the Board of Works. |