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Debates on Civil List Tax in Parliament Collecting Funds
In a detailed account from a 18th century session, Shippen and others oppose the King's Message while Lowndes supports a one shilling per pound levy on Civil List payments to fund interest on national debt. Sloper advocates for sixpence or more, with clashes over extending the tax to military officers. Final vote favors one shilling and awaits report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowndes
Esdy-Day
Commons
Shippen
Robert Halle
Pulseney
Josepeh Fekyl
Sloper