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Tax Bill on Abolition of Compulsory Church-Rates Debated
The article reviews a tax reform bill ending compulsory church rates with three exceptions for debts, allows voluntary parish rates, and requires signed ballots. It criticizes the sixth clause enabling enforcement of voluntary payments as a contract and warns dissenters will face social pressure. It questions whether Gladstone can secure broad support and warns the proviso may undermine the bill’s aim.
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House of Commons
Gladstone
George Grey
Roundell Palmer
Audi
Poor Law Union
Bury St. Edmunds
Mr. Gladstone
England
Wales