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Debate on contracting in Parliament and ministerial influence
A heated House of Commons session examined contractor seats and ministerial influence. Speakers including Sir William Wake, Sir Thomas Frankland, Mr James Laurel, Mr Luttrell, Sir George Wombacell, and Mr Fox argued that contracts sway votes and weaken parliamentary independence. Lord North moved delaying the bill for three months. debate concluded with postponement.
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Tiagh
Megenteman
House of Commons
Mr. Goodrick
Grand Temple of Liberty
Wiliam Wake
Thomas Frankland
Dir Thomas
Iis
Yorkshire
James Laurel
Felf
Queen Anne
Tate
Minster
Luttrell
Grenville
Luttrel
Phillip Jennings
George Wombacell
Ireland
India
Jose
Fox
Firrt
Rea&ion
Dietach
Lord North
Essex
Herts
John Clinton
Green Man
Eastwick
Freehold
Gilfion
Barwick
John Cinton
N. B
Epping
Wyham Abbey
Ware
Netterwell
John Thomas
Kenword
John Jeffopp
Walthan’ Abby
Hs Chambers
Clifford’s.inn
London
Melion
George Broks
Edward Sto‘es the Younger
Melion Mowbray
Henry Cole
Peterbrough
Lord Granby
Lord Gainsborough