The Petitioners complained, that although South Shields contained 16,000 inhabitants, there were not more than 100 persons who had a vote for the County, because the greater part were leaseholders under the Bishop of Durham.

HC Deb 08 February 1831 vol 2 cc240-1

By Mr. M. A. TAYLOR, from Gateshead, in the County of Durham:—By Sir R. FURGUSON, from Busford, in the County of Nottingham; and from the Dean, Deacon, and Incorporated Trades of Dundee:—By the ATTORNEY GENERAL, from Bishop Auckland, Durham:—By Sir R, HERON, from the Freeholders of the County of Lincoln, agreed to at a meeting convened by the Sheriffs; the petitioners included also a repeal of Taxes; but more particularly of the Malt Duty:—By Mr. BELL, from Kelthorpe:—