HC Deb 19 February 1833 vol 15 c947

Papers ordered. On the Motion of Mr. GILLON, an Account of all Offices to which no duty is attached, or of which the duty is executed by Deputy, in the Array and Navy.—On the Motion of Mr. HERBERT CURTEIS, the Number of Prisoners confined for Debt in the different Prisons in England and Wales, in the year ending Michaelmas, 1832.—On the Motion of Lord HENNIKER, the Amount of Duty paid in Great Britain during each of the years ending the 15th January, 1852 and 1833, on Tax Carts and Common Stage Carts; and of the Rates payable on the same, in the year preceding the passing of the 2nd and 3rd William 4th, cap. 82, and at the present time.—On the Motion of Mr. HUME, the Amount of ail Fees and Stamp Duties payable on all Civil, Military, and Ecclesiastical Appointments to Offices of honour, profit, or trust, under the Crown: further, a List of all Clerks or others appointed for the first time to any Office under the Crown, since 30th May, 1830: the same of ail Officers appointed in the Colonies: further, a List of all Officers at Home or Abroad, to whom Services of Plate or other Outfits are allowed at their Appointment: further, an Account of all the Expenses paid by the Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury, for all Select Committees of the House of Lords, and Committees of the whole House, in each year since 1800.—On the Motion of Mr. KENNEDY, the Number of Causes decided in the Sheriff's Court of each County in Scotland, during the years commencing 31st May, 1831, and 31st May, 1832; also the Amount of Fees received by the Clerk in each County, during the same period.

Petitions presented. By Mr. SHAW, from the Solicitors and Attornies of Ireland, against the Stamp Duties on their Certificates; and from the Protestant Conservative Society of Ireland, for an Alteration of the Laws relative to the Qualification of Members of the House of Commons.—By Mr. GILLON, from the Working Classes at the Carron Iron Works, against Taxation—By Mr. TOWNLWY, from Wisbeach, against the Election of Civil Officers taking place on a Sunday.—By Mr. BOLTON KING, from the Warwick Political Union; and by Mr. GROTE, from the City of London,—in favour of the Vote by Ballot.—By Mr. JAWES TALBOT, from the Inhabitants of Athlone, for the Right of Electing their own Magistrates; and by Mr. CALCRAFT, from Wareham, to the same effect.—By Sir GEORGE GREY, from Cavendish and Clare, Suffolk; by Lord WATERPARK, from Kirklangley, Brailsford, and other Places: and by Mr. HUMPHERY, from two Parishes in Southwark,—for the Better Observance of the Sabbath.—By Lord ASHLEY, from North Byerly and Bowling, to Limit the Hours of Working in Factories.—By Sir WILLIAM INGILBY, from Louth and Spilsby, against the Beer Act.—By the same, from Minting; and by Mr. HENRY GRATTAN, from Navan, against Tithes.—By Mr. OLIPHANT, from Perth; by Mr. STANLEY, from Hawkes-head; by Sir WILLIAM MOLESWORTH, from Bodmin; by Mr. ALEXANDER JOHNSTON, from Cupar and five other Parishes; by Mr. WILKS, from Ashburton; by Mr. RIPPON, from Gateshead; and by Mr. PEASE, from Stockton-on-Tees, for the Abolition of Slavery.—By Lord MORPETH, from Harrowgatc; and by Mr. ROEBUCK, from Lyncombe and Widcombe,—for the Abolition of the House and Window Taxes.—By Mr. HUME, from Johnshaven, for the Repeal of the Duty on Soap.