GENERAL PEELsaid, he wished to move for a Select Committee to inquire into the operation of the present system for the billeting of troops, and to report whether any, and, if any, what modifications and improvements might be made therein. It was not intended at present to propose any names; and if any Irish Member would volunteer to serve on the Committee, he would be glad to have the benefit of his assistance. He had proposed the appointment of the Committee on account of the numerous representations which he had received of the hardships arising from the present system of billeting. He should endeavour to select a fair Committee, who would fully consider the subject and do justice to all parties.
§ MR. COWANsaid, he was anxious to offer his cordial thanks to the gallant General for the courteous attention which he had paid to the representations of a deputation which had waited upon him, and he hoped the Committee would result in a mitigation at least of the evils of the existing system.
§ Motion agreed to.
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Select Committee appointed,—
To inquire into the operation of the present system for the Billeting of Troops, and to report whether any, and, if any, what modifications and improvements might be made therein.
§ House adjourned at One o'clock.