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Education Bill Debate Across Rural and Urban Lines
MPs clash over compulsory education and tax funding, citing Massachusetts and Pennsylvania spending. Critics warn the bill risks religious liberty and Nonconformist rights, while supporters stress parental responsibility and gradual compulsion. Debate adjourned with voices urging amendment and wider discussion.
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Gland
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ashley
Ridley
F. Cavendish
Heygate
Colonel Makins
Evans
Onslow
D. Davies
Boards of Guardians
Wales
Church of England
Church of England Extension Association
Forster
Birury
R. Montagu
Pell
A. Mills
Dixon
Sheffield
M. A. Mills
Walter
Néegient
Royal Commission
Board of Guardians
Mark Stewart
Kay Shuttleworth
Fawcett
DisRs
Lord Harrtington
Kay-Shortleworth
Bluebooks
Harpy
Lord Sandon
Mundella
Hardy
O’conor Don
Knowes
J. Luppock
C. 8S. Reap
Henry Ricuaxo
Her
London
Liverpool
Manchester
Birmingham
Crewe
Congregational Union of
England and Wales
Baptist Union
Unitarian Association
Liberation Society
Wesleyan Methodists
Statistical Society
Berkshire
Thers