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Threatened Invasion of Ireland Debate in the Lords
The Lords debated a motion by Lord Albemarle to inquire into the defence of Ireland amid the Irish coast threat from a French fleet. Admiralty conduct and delays by Bridport Colpoys and Kingsmill were scrutinized, with ministers defended and calls for a formal inquiry. The division outcome showed a substantial majority for proceeding with an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Lord Albemarle
Ireland
Earl of Albemarle
Admiralty
Cork
Bantry Bay
Lizard
Spithead
el Phinstone
Kingsmill
Lord Bridport
Earl Spencer
Colpoys
Brest
Portugal
Dundas
House’ of Commons
Portsmouth
Admiral Colpoys
Brett
Lord Siidport
Ner
Board of Admiralty
Earl of Carlisfle
Marquis of Abercorne
Admiralty Board
Earl of Moira
Dublin
Lord Liverpool
Adm. Colpoys
Adm
Sir E. Pellew
Admiral Kingsmill
Thermselves
St. Helen’s
Naval Department
Court of
Spain
Lord Gren
Lord Guildford
House of Commons
Whitbread