HL Deb 20 March 1848 vol 97 c768

Took the Oaths.—Several Lords.

PUBLIC BILLS.—1a Queen's Prison; Unnecessary Actions Prevention.

PETITIONS PRESENTED. From Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, for the Extension of the Provisions of the Benefit Societies Act to that Order.—From Worfield, and several other Places, against the Admission of Jews into Parliament.—From London Association for the Protection of Trade, for Alteration of Law relating to the Creditors of Married Women living separate from their Husbands; for Alteration of Criminal Law, so as to relieve Prosecutors and Witnesses, from Loss of Money and Time, especially within the Jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court; for Inquiry into the Practice of, and for Alteration of the Fees of County Courts; and also for Alteration of the Law respecting Outlawry and Writs of Execution,—From Parish Schoolmasters within the Presbytery of Islay and Jura (Scotland), complaining of the Inadequacy of their Remuneration, and praying for Relief.