HL Deb 09 May 1837 vol 38 c707

Petitions presented. By the Bishop of EXETER, from Portadown (Ireland), for a strict inquiry into the object of the National Association; also, from various places in the diocese of Down and Connor, against the system of national education in Ireland; and from various places of the manufacturing districts, in favour of a Ten Hours Factory Bill.—By the Bishop of HEREFORD, from the Clergy of the county of Hereford, to appoint chaplains to workhouses.—By the Marquess of BUTE, from Stirling, for the better observance of the Sabbath; and by several noble Lords, from various places, for the ministerial plan for the abolition of Church-rates.

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