HL Deb 02 May 1839 vol 47 c715

Petitions presented. By the Dukes of NORFOLK, CLEVELAND, and RICHMOND, the Earls of ROSEBERY, CLARE, ZETLAND, Lords PORTMAN, HATHEATON, and BROUGHAM, from a very great number of places, for a Uniform Penny Postage.—By Lord BROUGHAM, from a place in Argylshire, against any further Grant to the Scotch Church; from Perth, for limiting the Hours of Labour in Factories; and from another place, for allowing Soldiers to attend places of Worship of their own Persuasion.—By the Marquess of BUTF, from one place, for Church Extension in Scotland.—By the Earl of ZETLAND, from the Union of Thirsk, for the Amendment of the New Poor-law Act.