HC Deb 26 March 1804 vol 1 c1021
The Chancellor of the Exchequer

placed himself at the bar of the House, and presented the following message from his Majesty, viz. "G.R. His Majesty thinks proper to acquaint the House of Commons, that the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the several regiments of the Militia of Ireland have made a voluntary tender of their services to be employed in Great Britain, during the war, his Majesty has received with great satisfaction this striking proof of their affection and attachment toward his person and government, and of their patriotic zeal for the general interests of his United Kingdom; and conceiving that his being enabled to avail himself of this distinguished instance of public spirit may be attended with the most important advantages at the present con-juncture, he recommends it to his faithful Commons to adopt such regulations as may enable him to accept the services of such parts of the militia forces of Ireland as may voluntarily offer themselves to be employed in Great Britain, for such time and to such extent, as to the wisdom of Parliament may seem expedient."—The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved that the message be taken into consideration on Wednesday next, on which day he wished to give notice that his right hon. friend, unless prevented by indisposition, would state to the House the measures proposed to be adopted for increasing the military force of the country.