§ MR. BIGGAR (Cavan, W.)asked the Secretary to the Treasury, What means he is taking to improve the drainage of the Lower Bann; and, whether he will at least have the wooden dock gates cleared away before the rainy season sets in?
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDEE SECRETARY (Colonel KING-HARMAN) (Kent, Isle of Thanet)(who replied) said, the Government had no means or power of touching the Bann navigation works; but when the Vote was taken they proposed to enter into negotiations with the Local Board on the subject.