HC Deb 13 March 1883 vol 277 c368
MR. HOPWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether any military reports on the expediency of constructing a harbour at Dover by convict labour have been made to the War Office; and, if they can be laid upon the Table without inconvenience to the public service?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON,

in reply, said, no Military Reports had been received on the expediency of constructing a harbour at Dover by convict labour; but Reports had been received on the military question of constructing a harbour. It was not usual, however, to present such Reports to Parliament.