HL Deb 02 May 1833 vol 17 c837

Papers ordered. On the Motion of Lord TEYNHAM, an Account of the Number of Acres of land in Great Britain cultivated in Hops, the Amount of Duty paid on Hops in the year 1832, and of the part unpaid; also the total Number of Quarters of Malt made and Duty charged thereon: and of the Number of Quarters used in Distillation, from October the 10th, 1831, to the same day, 1832.—On the Motion of the Earl of ROSSLYN, the Quantities of Wheat, Wheatmeal, and Flour, imported into Great Britain since the passing of the Act 9th George 4th, to the latest period.

Petitions presented. By Lords SUFFIELD, STANLEY, and AUCKLAND, from a great Number of Places,—against Slavery.—By Lord REDESDALE, from Kingnorth, for the Repeal of the Malt Duty.—By the Earl of ROSSLYN, from the Sheriff's Court of Fife, for Alterations in the Small Debts Court Bill.—By Lord STANLEY, from Burnley; and by Earl FITZWILLIAM, from three Places, for the Repeal or Amendment of the Sale of Beer Act.—By Lord AUCKLAND, from Shelford, for the Amendment of the Labourers Employment Bill.