HC Deb 03 February 1860 vol 156 cc508-9
MR. PALK

said, he wished to ask the Secretary of State for War if it is the intention of the Government to disembody any of the militia regiments now doing per- manent duty? and whether he will state the gross sum that has been expended up to the present time in the purchase of land at Aldershot, the expense of erecting barracks and bringing water to them?

MR. SIDNEY HERBERT

said, it was the intention of the Government to disembody more regiments of the militia, and when he had an opportunity of moving the Army Estimates he would explain to the House the principles on which that disembodiment would take place. As to the other part of the question, there was no objection to give the information, and perhaps the hon. Gentleman would move for a Return.

On Motion that the House at its rising do adjourn to Monday,