HL Deb 14 March 1878 vol 238 cc1275-6

The Queen's Answer to the Address of Friday last reported as follows, viz.: I have received your Address praying that a Commission may be issued to inquire into the law and existing practice as to the admission to, and sale, exchange, and resignation of Ecclesiastical Benefices, and to recommend remedies for abuses if any are found to exist; and I have given directions that a Commission shall issue for this purpose in accordance with your request.