§ LORD BALCARRES (Lancashire, Chorley)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if any work in connection with the Famagusta Harbour has yet been begun, and if the necessary preliminary legislation has been passed by the Legislative Council of Cyprus; and whether it is proposed to carry out any railway works within the town, or to destroy any part of the sea front of the old castle dating from the thirteenth century.
§ MR. J. CHAMBERLAINThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative in regard to both the points. In regard to the second, the final plans for the railway have not yet been received, as it is not intended to commence it till the harbour works are well advanced. When they are submitted, they will be carefully examined with a view to avoiding as far as may be practicable any interference with the old fortifications, and I shall give full consideration to any representations on the subject which my noble friend may desire to make personally.