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Disciplinary Debate in 381 House Over Sir Constantine Phipps
A lengthy 381 House of Commons session debates removing Sir Constantine Phipps. Mr Leigh confesses signing the Address, asks pardon, and his submission is debated. Leigh is challenged for disaffection to the Protestant Succession in Hanover. A witness, Alderman Henry Smith, is ordered to custody for prevaricating. An appeal in the House of Lords prompts a dispute over the Lords Privilege to reverse appeals, with peers urging cautious handling of peerage rights.
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House of Commons
Constantine Phipps
Speaker
Leigh
House of Hanover
Henry Smith
Drogheda
Mr. Leigh
John Leigh
Irifo House of Lords