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Debated Navy Debt Mentions in Historic Session
In a heated 1740 Commons debateMrs Freeman challenged MPs over war funding and the Navy debt. Sir Joseph Fooke? argued against public debt while Mr Bachegiar pressed for a detailed account and asserted rotations from prior reigns affected current liability. The House approved a million to reduce naval debt with provisions for seamen and a future treasury inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shippen
Britain
Pam Wer
Joseph Foky
Chep
Mr. Cues Bachegiar
Josephe Jabyb
Parliamenc