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Retrenchment debate on sinecure offices and public reform
A heated House discussion critiques a motion for broad retrenchment of sinecure and public offices. Speakers argue for evidence based reform, defend past retrenchments, and attack perceived patronage growth while urging a careful, fact driven inquiry before changing the financial system.
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Burke
His Majesty’s Treasury
Customs
Sheridan
Speaker
Dundas
Eyre
Crown
Crown Lands
Mr. Rose
the Treasury
House of Lords
Dominica
Gentleiman
Pitt
Rofe
Mr. Fox
Burkey Bil Nat I Degy
Isffte
House of Commons
Navy Office
Navy
Pox
Pells
Teeland
Fox
Lord Holland
Rafe
Mr. Burke