§ MR. ALCOCKsaid, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he has made any fresh arrangements for the gratuitous supply of bedding and clothing adapted to the climate, to Her Majesty's Troops in India.
GENERAL PEELreplied, that the gratuituous supply of bedding, &c., must rest with the East India Company. He had made application through the proper channel to endeavour to reduce, as far as possible, the expenses of our soldiers in India. He was happy to say that in future the expense of the soldier's kit on going out would be considerably reduced.