Address in the Lords on peace, finance and distress in industry
The Lords hear the King's Speech and discuss consequences of the war and peace transition. Ministers defend grain import measures, the Burmese peace, and efforts to ease manufacturing distress. Speakers praise royal paternal care, note economic strains, and advocate cautious parliamentary action to restore prosperity.
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Fee
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France
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Geeret
Brjesty
Fition
Levant
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Parliament
Europe
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India
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Miajesty
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Aisi
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Arele
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Scotland
Great Britain
Canada
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Westminster
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Lord K
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Coun
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Earl of Lauderdale
Order In Council
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Earl of Liverpool
Baran
House of Peers
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Mae
Aya
Bate
Parliament Debates on War Ends and Corn Policy
Lords discuss ministerial handling of the corn laws and import policy, praising the Order in Council for oats and corn, while criticizing past fiscal and currency mistakes. Debates touch on Burma’s campaign closure, peace prospects, and calls for lower taxes and unified free trade across agriculture, industry, and commerce.
Corn Laws Dominant Topic Narrowly Referred In Parliament
The debate centers on currency differences with the Duke of Buckingham and stresses the priority of revisiting the Corn Laws. The session adjourns after discussing leadership for the House committees and praising the Earl of Shaftesbury for long service before adjourning till the next day.
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Seere
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