Regency powers debated by Parliament in 18th century grant
Regent to be appointed by Parliament with five subordinate councils for Conscience Finances War Admiralty and Foreign Affairs Duke of Orleans to nominate the councils and command troops while Duke of Maine opposes arrangements The act also increases powers for the Crown and grants rewards to deter the Pretender supporters Trusts of the Treasury are authorized to pay one hundred thousand pounds for seizing the Pretender and protective pardons are promised Several troops arrive in Scotland fortify William and Stirling sieges The Earl of Sunderland resigns as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland with new Lords-Justices named