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Newspaper

Weekly Chronicle

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 20, 1842

Page

3

Debate on corn law and proposed fixed duty in Parliament

Speakers condemn the sliding scale of the corn laws as harmful to trade and consumers while urging a moderate fixed duty. They argue for steady imports, protection for agriculture, and expansion of trade with America, noting distress in manufacturing districts and the potential relief from freer corn.

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Debated Corn Laws and Free Trade in Lords and Commons

In a heated session the Lords and Commons clashed over the government plan for corn duties, with speakers arguing for and against a sliding scale versus a fixed duty. Proponents claimed protection balanced prices and supported landowners, while opponents warned of higher taxes on consumers, currency instability, and reduced trade unless a true repeal of duties occurred.

House OF Lords Wharncliffe Earl of Shaftesbury Earl of Bannor Spitalfields Paisley Lords of the Treasury George Clerk Board of Trade Earl of Arron Rapnor Turtle Earl of Raptor Earl of Breon Agers Weekly Chronicle E. Butter Canada England Lord Stanley Mr. Buller Oxford Buckingham Lincoln Heathcote Fat Evesham Lincoln Fen Lincoln Town Aurora Spenser Watters James Villiers Bernal Rous Scott Hastie Rossacx John Russell Sir R. Peel Robert Rose R. Peel Baronet Lord Sandown Liverpool Lord Woxstsy Sir Robert Peel Robert Peel Christopher Christophen Lincolnshire Lord Woreley Lord Woxsey G. Berksley

House of Lords Wednesday Session Not Held

The House of Lords did not sit on Wednesday, with no formal proceedings or votes recorded for that day.

House OF Lords House

Debates on Corn Laws and Privilege in House of Commons

Petitions pressing repeal of the corn laws open a wide session. Sir James Graham discusses small debts recovery, while the Privilege debate centers on Belfast election challenges. Speakers critique the sliding scale, defend protection, and urge or oppose fixed duties as the house considers Peel's plan and political repercussions.

House OF Commons Wemys Duncombe Lord Jocelyn Spain Fox Baronet Cabrera R. Poet Fox Maule Court of Session Scotland James Graham Evans Tresiex Belfast Earl of Belfast Ennishowen

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