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South Sea Inquiry Moves Through Parliament Amid Credit Debates
Debates in the House reveal tensions as Craggs defends himself and a thirteen‑member committee is proposed by ballot to investigate the South Sea Company. Lord Hinchinbroke warns of possible defections, while discussions shift to the kingdom’s public credit as the investigation proceeds.
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Craggs
Afdleworth
House of Commons
England
Secretary
South Sea
Lord Hinchinbroke
South Sea Company
Mr. Lecémere
Commons
Jans