Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Publick Accounts Inquiry Urges Parliamentary Committee

The text argues for appointing a committee to inspect public accounts to restore public faith and prevent foreign withdrawal of funds. It condemns efforts to obstruct inquiry and names numerous figures including Strafford, Shaftsbury, Tweedale, Suffolk, Craven, Coventry, Marham, Cobham, Stair, Bedford, Montrose, Bridgenwater, Bathurst, Winchelsea, Carteret, Litchfield, Nottingham, Marchnsil, Thanet, Chesterfield, Berkshire, Bruce, and Gower as advocates or targets, stressing vigilance against corruption and urging thorough investigation.