§ GENERAL SIR GEORGE BALFOURasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If, before giving final sanction to more public money for Dover, he will afford time and opportunities for the many authorities along our exposed sea coasts to petition against spending or lending any more public money for attempting to form a Military and Naval Harbour at Dover until the many other and urgently needed Harbours are provided for our commerce, for fishings, and for refuge?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, in reply, said, that if the Government decided on proceeding with a Bill next Session for the improvement of the harbour of Dover, it would be the duty of the Government to give public notices in November. There would, therefore, be ample time and opportunity for any persons to petition against the Bill if they should desire to do so.