HL Deb 20 March 1877 vol 233 cc189-90
THE MARQUESS OF EXETER

moved an Address for Returns, showing (in a form annexed)—

  1. "(1.) The strength of each Militia Regiment in the United Kingdom on the 1st of January 1876 and on the 1st of January 1877:
  2. "(2.) The number of recruits obtained between those dates by each Regiment; the number given by each to the Line under its different branches:
  3. "(3.) The number discharged as medically unfit, those who have deserted, and those who have been promoted or transferred to other Regiments:
  4. "(4.) The total increase or decrease in 1876."

THE EARL OF LIMERICK

suggested an addition to the Returns.

EARL CADOGAN

said, there was no objection to the Returns moved for by the noble Marquess. He could not promise the addition suggested by the noble Earl (the Earl of Limerick), but would endeavour to supply it.

Motion agreed to.