Mr. Youngmoved for leave to bring in a Bill to repeal certain Clauses in the Act 55, Geo. 3rd, c. 57, imposing duties on tonnage and goods in the trade with countries within the limits of the exclusive privileges of the South Sea Company. The hon. Member explained that the Clauses he wished to have repealed, threw a great burthen exclusively on the shipping interest. It was as unnecessary too as it was unjust.
§ Mr. Poulett Thomsonsaid, that the Government contemplated a general measure, to include these duties which had been hitherto delayed owing to the difficulties of the subject. He hoped the hon. Member would withdraw his Motion.
Mr. Youngwould withdraw his Motion, on the understanding that a measure would be introduced next Session.
§ Motion withdrawn.