§ Mr. HUMEbegged to ask the Under Secretary for War whether it was true that an order had been given to suspend the issue of clothing to the Militia Regiments of Ireland; and, in the event of such being the case, whether that step had reference to the force being disbanded or in any way reduced, upon the ratification of peace.
§ MR. FREDERICK PEELsaid, a circular had been sent to the commanding officers of militia generally, and not merely in Ireland, to suspend the issue of clothing to the militia for a time. But, upon consideration, a different decision had been come to, and the issue of clothing was authorised in the usual manner. As the embodiment of the militia had taken place in consequence of the breaking out of the war, now that peace had been restored, early measures would be taken to disembody them.
COLONEL DUNNEasked if the hon. Gentleman was aware whether the clothing had ever been sent to the regiments?
§ MR. FREDERICK PEELYes; it has.