HC Deb 16 June 1864 vol 175 c1914
SIR JOHN TRELAWNY

said, he rose to move for a Select Committee to inquire, Whether it was possible, by sanitary or other measures, to mitigate some of the evils to which soldiers and sailors quartered in permanent camps, or in garrison or seaport towns, were peculiarly exposed?

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire whether it be possible, by sanitary or other measures, to mitigate some of the evils to which Soldiers and Sailors quartered in permanent I Camps or in Garrison or Seaport Towns are I peculiarly exposed, and which, impairing the efficiency and increasing the cost of the services, are known to exercise a no less injurious influence upon the health, strength, and character of the nation."—(Sir John Trelawny.)

LORD CLARENCE PAGET

said, it was his intention on Monday next to bring in a Bill for the prevention of certain contagious diseases in certain naval and military stations. He proposed to ask the House to read the Bill a second time, and then refer it to a Select Committee. He should be glad if hon. Members who took an interest in the subject would serve on the Committee.

SIR JOHN TRELAWNY

said, that after the intimation of the noble Lord he would not press the Motion.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.