Bank Debts and Restrictions Debate Across Parliament
Parlement debate on Bank of England advances to Government, asset valuation, and the continuing order restricting specie payments. Sheridan and Tierney press for clear Bank solvency and full disclosure, while the Chancellor argues for secrecy and warns against exposing private bank dealings. Fox and others push for continued restrictions to protect public credit. government and Bank trustees defend solvency and caution against guaranteeing bank notes.