HL Deb 10 April 1837 vol 37 c922

Petitions presented. By the Duke of WELLINGTON and other Noble LORDS, from Grantham and other places, against Abolition of Church-rates.—By Lord BROUGHAM and other Noble LORDS, from various places, for the Abolition of Church-rates.—By the Marquess of LANSDOWNE, from Dwygyfylchi, that no Clergyman unacquainted with the Welsh Language may be appointed to Welsh Bishoprics.—By the Earl of FALMOUTH, from Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, that the House will withstand all attempts to interfere with its Rights, Independences, and Privileges.—By the Bishop of ELY, from the Isle of Ely, for Alteration of Poor-law Amendment Act, relating to remuneration of Medical Men for Attendance on the Poor.—By the Marquess of DOWNSHIRE, from Carrickfergus, against the National Board of Education (Ireland).