Affirmation Bill Passes Commons After Heated Debate
In the House of Commons on Wednesday the Affirmation Bill faced opposition from Mr Goulpurn and others as it moved toward a third reading. The bill would allow a person with one credible witness to be heard on affirmation without an oath, with penalties for false affirmations. The division ended 70 to 46 in favor, but MPs adjourned without a final decision as Captain Hargis spoke late.
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House of Commons
Goulpurn
Pr. Woop
Charles II
Chalkerd
England
Scotland
Ireland
Hostade
Miss Ashley
Denman
Henvey
City of London
Baron Rothschild
Mr. Woop
Hargis
Public Roads Bill Faces Opposition In House Debate
In a heated session on the Public Roads No 2 bill, Mr Cornewaut Lewis moved a second reading while opponents led by Mr Denison argued against the principle and timing. Sir Robert Pere pressed equity concerns over tolls and county control, leading to broad calls to withdraw the measure as members voiced objections to union rating and local parish interests. The bill was withdrawn by leave amid unresolved fears over funding and administration.
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Cornewaut Lewis
Epmund Denison
Denison
J. Conntewall Lewis
Lewis
Robert Pere
Robert
Hume
Stoonrr
Actionly
Hentery
Grorndz Grey
Sir George
Irish Relief Debates Over Rate-in-Aid in Parliament
Viscount Castlereagh reports on discussions with Lord John Russell about the rate-in-aid and an income tax proposal. The House debates advancing up to £100,000 for Ireland distressed unions and outlines previous grants totaling about £43,000. Lord John explains planned steps should the bill not receive Royal assent.
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Viscount Castlereagh
John Russell
Lord John
Mr. Herbert
DisraEui
John
Ireland
Joan Ruvussett
Her Majesty
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Kingdoey
Claritzes Woop
Carrick-on- Shannon
Ballinrobe
Bantry
Swineford, &c
Hume
John Russea
Irish Rate in Aid Debate and Public Aid Reconsidered
Henry Hernzat moves amendment to Lord John Russell's plan to omit distressed Poor-law Unions in Ireland and shift burden to taxation. Herbert attacks rate in aid as unjust toward tenants while Ireland’s destitution spurs revolt. OConnell and Rawlinson support or mock the measure as Peel and Russell clash on policy.
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Henry Hernzat
John
Ireland
Victoria
Herbert
Sir Robert Peel
Lord John Russell
Robert Peel
Joan O'Connell
Rawnoon
House
House of Commons
Hoxsman
Charles Wood
Great Britain
Highlands
Scotland
Cuanuts Woop
Disratzi
John Russell
Easter
House Commons
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Irish Relief
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