Preheat oven to 220 degrees C. sift together the flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together the Butter and Both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and treacle. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into small sized balls - about 1.5 Tspsful. Roll them in the remaining sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.