Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Privilege and Elections Debated in Shafton Borough Case

The House approved resolutions on Shafton alias Shaftsbury election. David Benson was declared not duly elected, Sir Edward Des Bouverie elected Burgess, and Edward Furner censured for arbitrary practices. Admiralty accounts and Navy debt estimates were presented. A bill to better prevent bank frauds and petitions from Birmingham ironworkers were noted. Gunpowder safety measures bill also introduced.