Objections to Compulsory Church Rates Debate in Lords
In the Lords a heated discussion on church rates continues with arguments for and against the bill. Proponents urge alterations to protect parish fabric while opponents warn of local Acta risk and the loss of parishioner control. The debate touches local trusts, voting qualifications, and the future of voluntary rates.
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Ecclesiastical Commission
Lonp
Acre
Friend
Earl Russet
National education bill debated by peers in House
Lords clash over Conscience Clause and Revised Code. Lord Kimmerley urges caution on secular grants. Duke of Argyll condemns inattention while many peers support the bill’s aims. Bishop of Lincoln backs it. Lord Granville opposes expanding the Cabinet. The session ends with the bill read a second time and adjournment after eight.
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Church of England
Earl of Harpwicke
Carlisle
Marquis of Baru
Lord Russeut
House
Scotland
Lord Mortmessury
Lord Russell
Lord Malmessury
Duke of Edinburgh
Lord Russe
Lord Airlie
Canterbury
Lord KimmBerley
Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord Harrowly
Duke of Aggyxl
Lincoln
Lord Granville
Education Department
Duke of Argyll
House of Commons
Duke of Marsporovegh
Committee of Council
House of Commons debates Ireland burial rights bill
Mr Monset moved the second reading of a bill to remove Irish burial service grievances for Catholics and Nonconformists. It traces to 1824 Lord Plunkett provisions allowing interment in parish graves but requiring Protestant consent for any service and bishop oversight if refused.
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Oxford
Monset
Ireland
Lord Plunkett
Lord Plankett
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