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Debate on Cornish borough reform and parliamentary petitions
The House discusses extending representation beyond Helston in Cornwall, weighing bribery and franchise issues, the West Riding of Yorkshire proposal, and the scope of electoral reform. A petition from Nesingham prompts debate on printed petitions versus written ones, with ministers defending custom and hinting at future reform motions.
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Duke of Leeds
Corru Pion
House of Commons
Marquis of
Savisyock
Helston
Weat
Yorkshire
W. Smith
Rose
Wynne
Lascelles
Whiteslead
Me. W
Soston
Corzich
Swann
Wilber Eorce
Hebron
Tavistock
Fords
Assant
Ple
Bantxevon
Cornwall
Bathurly
West Riding
Grenfell
Mr. Swann
Afri. Smith
Pe Moore
Bankes
Écc
Leiston
Wer
Abercromble
Yaukes
Ancecnosarr
Barnvver
Air
BP. Cannw
Patches
Haewann
Morrow
Cutothis
Francis. Durdett
Nesingham
Luis
S.ssian
Subake
Baronet
Jon Castlereagie
Cee Tonk
Cliffe
Joan Smite
Alsombee
Whitbread
Bathurst
Noisingbans
W. Wynne
Thas
Poland
France
Abercromby
Marryats
Cowatey
Mule
Syria
Aasi
J. Wrottesley
Mr. Whitbread
Stephen
Ford
Bavic
Denn
House West
Yimiche
Livad