HC Deb 27 June 1806 vol 7 c857

The house went into a committee on the bill for the suspension of the militia ballot.

Lord Castlereagh

thought that though it was not intended now to extend the training to Scotland, correct lists of the population of that country would be useful with a view to its eventual extension to it; and that in a country where military spirit was so prevalent, the suspension of the ballot would be useful with a view to recruiting.

Mr. Winabam

thought the continuance of the ballot in that country would operate as a stimulus to volunteering. The lists of the population may be called for at the same time that the training was extended, if at a future time that should seem fit.—The report was brought up, and ordered to be taken into further consideration On Tuesday.

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