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Turbulent Debates on Corn Laws and Trade Policy
Parliament debates modification of the corn laws amid national distress. Peel outlines fears of fixed duties, argues for gradual reform, cites international trade data, and defends averages while addressing fraud concerns in the import system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Howard Douglas
Lord Sandon
R. B. Inglis
Averpool
Cayley
North Riding of Yorkshire
Speer
J. Easthope
Mark Puiligs
Thornely
Lord G. Somerset
G. Grey
Sandon
Loch
J. W. Patten
W. Somerville
Napier
Mehemet Ali
Committee of Supply
Sir R. Peel
Ley
R. Peel
Greene
Her Majesty
United States
England
China
Europe
Arconot
Hess
Otter
Bear
United
Canada
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Jesus
al Jodgd
Prussia
Low
Russia
Kingdom of
British Empire
Paisley
Palsléy
Palaley
Stockport
Cidhaim
Bowring
Gentleamn
France
Great Britain
Deacon Hume
Lisarie
Hume Ealpulstes
Ostend
RE. Peel
Envon
Lochoe
Serra
Epra
Tooke
London
Yorkshire
Leeda
Wakefield
Petien