§ Lord Bathurstmoved the third reading of the Militia Service Bill; and, in answer to a question from the duke of Norfolk, stated, that there were three distinct provisions in the Bill:—1st. Those who volunteered into the line would, both officers and men, be considered as troops of the line, and liable to the same extent of service.—2d. Those who volunteered in militia companies would be formed into provisional battalions under militia officers, and not to be sent out of Europe.—3d. Those who volunteered in larger bodies, of 3–4ths of a regiment, were, also to be considered as militia, and their, services not to be extended beyond Europe.
The Duke of Norfolkdeclared himself satisfied, and said, that he would do the utmost in his power to promote the object of the measure.
§ The Bill was then read a third time, and passed.