HC Deb 02 May 1837 vol 38 c455

Petitions presented. By several Hon. MEMBERS, from various places, that a Bill for the Better Observance of the Sabbath may be allowed to go into a Committee of the whole House.—By Mr. BAGSHAW and other Hon. MEMBERS, from various places, for, and by Mr. C. BARCLAY and other Hon. MEMBERS, from various places, against the Abolition of Church-rates.—By Mr. JOHN FIELDEN, from Oldham, for Repeal of Duty on Tobacco, and from various places, for Repeal of Poor-law Act.—By Mr. BROTHERTON, from various places, for the Repeal of the Poor-law Act.—By Mr. HINDLEY and Mr. BROTHER-TON, from Ashton-under-Lyne, against the Interference of the Poor-law Commissioners in the Manufacturing Districts, and from the Medical Profession in Buckinghamshire, for an Inquiry into the Medical Treatment of the Sick Poor.