HC Deb 14 March 1864 vol 173 cc1930-1
MR. POLLARD-URQUHART

called the attention of the House to the circumstances attending the dismissal of Quartermaster Acres from the North Tipperary Militia relative to some missing stores. Mr. Acres complained that he had not had a fair hearing. Charges were made against him, and witnesses were called in support of them, but he was not permitted to enter into any defence, or call rebutting evidence. The hon. Member moved for a copy of the Correspondence that had passed between the authorities upon the subject.

SIR ROBERT PEEL

said, that when Quartermaster Acres was dismissed from the Tipperary Militia, the question came before the colonel of the regiment, and was subsequently submitted to the lord lieutenant of the county, and the result was that the dismissal of the quartermaster was judged to be justified by the circumstances, He hoped the House would not think it desirable that the papers should be produced.