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Debated Finance Bill in Commons Over Public Credit
Sir Robert Walpole faced a hostile demand to speed up funds as war fears rattled markets. Bernard supported the danger of alarming moneyed men while Pulteney sought to showcase integrity. the motion failed 262 to 89 with Tory MPs largely opposing. The House then approved grants to settle Exchequer Bills totaling one million pounds.
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Bernard
City of London
Robert Walpole
Thomas Pengelly
Primier Serjeant
Exchequer
William Pulteney
Robert