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Publick and Private Bills Passed by Royal Assent in Parliament
The House of Commons was summoned to attend in the House of Peers as the Royal assent was granted to numerous bills. Highlights include taxation for beer, tobacco, and commerce, a posthumous inheritance bill, and measures against counterfeiting and prison escapes. The speech urged Protestant unity, warned against Popery, and promised continued protection of the church. The session was prorogued to March 30.
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House of Commons
House of Peers
Commons
House of
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Tynan
Derrynoole
Richard Eart
Ranelagh
William Westgarth
Richard Lord Bellew