MR. GATHORNE HARDY (for Mr. Disraeli)asked the Secretary of State 988 for War, Whether Her Majesty's Government will consent to the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire what compensation should be given to Officers now serving upon the abolition of purchase?
§ MR. CARDWELL, in reply, said, the principle of the Government Bill was not properly described as being one of compensation. It was rather a complete indemnity given to every class of officers for their fair pecuniary claims. The provisions of the Bill would, he hoped, be found to be so liberal that the House would at once be disposed to assent to them without the interposition of the delay which would be caused by the appointment of a Select Committee.