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Trade debates probe Ireland Britain links and restraint
A Manchester or London chamber discusses a proposed commercial treaty with Ireland, examining potential subsidies and duties. Members clash over ministerial assurances that resolutions cannot be altered, and fear the edict-like effects of Irish imports on British markets. The group forms a Chamber of Manufacturers and plans petitions and inquiries while tensions with Dr Prettyman and Mr Wedgwood rise.
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Ireland
Great Britain
Richard Walker
House of Commons
Fox
Pitt
Robert Peele
Smith
Ctteapside
Lancaster
Paris
Lords Committee of Council
House
Committee of Council
Chamber of Manufacturers
London
George and Vulture
Cornhill
Wedgwood
Sylvester
Walker
Philips
Withere
Davies
Poin
Customs
Board of Customs
Genthe- Hien
Fidner
Pdt
Prettyman
Robinson
Drs Prettyman
Mr. Wedgwood
Péele