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Ship Owners Bill advances amid land tax debate in Commons
In the House of Commons on Monday April 16, debate centered on the Ship Owners relief bill and the Land Tax resolutions. Lushington urged prompt second reading for ship owners relief, arguing it would justify relief for merchants while Pitt defended the measure as vital to national credit and the war effort. Critics like Harrison Hobhouse Ryder warned of constitutional and financial risks, proposing modifications but not outright rejection. The resolutions passed second reading. other items including the Custom House Bill and naval matters paused for Thursday.
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Alderman Luhington
Lindand
Court of Firig’s Bench
Smith
Sheppard
Lushington
Harrison
Pitt
Mr. Pitt
Court of Exchequer
Hobhouse
Ryder
William Pulteney
Lord Haiwkebury
Baronet
Asa General