The Marquis of Camdenpresented Petitions from Wroth am, Ton bridge, Mailing, and seven other places 643 in Kent, complaining of the Beer Bill. The petitioners prayed their Lordships, either to withdraw the licenses under the Act, or restrict the sale of beer to be consumed on the premises. He was quite convinced of the evils complained of, and hoped Government would pay attention to the subject.
§ Viscount Melbournethought, that the mischief's attributed to the Beer Bill, originated in far different causes. He had determined, however, to institute an inquiry respecting its operation and results, and a measure was under consideration which he thought would remedy the evils complained of.
§ Petitions laid on the Table.