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Corn Laws Debate Signals Agricultural Protection Looming
Members argue for and against new corn protections as Ireland’s farmers urge relief. Lord opponents warn of rising bread prices, while supporters cite Ireland’s role in supplying grain and the need to shield agriculture from foreign competition. The discussion covers import limits, warehouse rules, and potential price levels around 72–80 shillings per quarter.
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W. Curtis
Col
Chester
Essex
Walter Burrell
Sussex
Bord Jocelyn
Ireland
Europe
County of Louth
London
Mr. Baring
Peters
Louth
Mdr Baring
Kngdan
Guzzimani
Baring
England
France
Avhem
House of Commons
Cey
United Kingdom
Millisons
Irelaind
Great Britain
Franklin Lewis
Paris
Charles II
Proby
Calcraft
Scotland
Agiyell
House
Tee
Tee Ee
N. Colethurst
Protheroe
Elouse
John Scewart
Morris
Haley Wikhogo
Egerton Brydges
Lockhart