HC Deb 11 June 1883 vol 280 c201
COLONEL KING-HARMAN

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is true that the Government intend to withdraw the Royal Marines who have been for some time on special duty in Dublin in aid of the Civil Power?

MR. TREVELYAN

Sir, it is not intended to keep the Royal Marines permanently in Dublin; their numbers are being gradually reduced, according as it is believed that their services can safely be dispensed with.