Lords Sitting of 1 April 1808

Preamble
The Duke of Norfolk,after referring to the fate of the Offices in Reversion bill, presented a Petition from the lord mayor, aldermen, and common council of the city of London, expressive of their regret, that the bill which had this salutary object in view, should have been defeated, and praying that steps might be taken for carrying into effect a Bill so necessary under the present circumstances of the country. Ordered to lie on the table.