§ Mr. SandysI ask leave to present an humble Petition to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled.
Your Petitioners pray that Parliament will restore capital punishment for murder.The purpose of the petition is clear, and requires no explanation. I hope to have the opportunity to take part in the debate on this question tomorrow. I will not therefore delay the House with any further remarks today.
§ To lie upon the Table.