HL Deb 18 March 1847 vol 91 cc147-8

PUBLIC BILLS.—1a Drainage of Land.

2a Markets and Fairs Clauses; Gas Works Clauses; Water Works Clauses; Commissioners Clauses.

Received the Royal Assent.—Consolidated Fund; Loan; Labouring Poor (Ireland).

PETITIONS PRESENTED. By Lord Portman, from the Thetford and Bridport Unions, for Alteration of the Law of Settlement, and for a National Rate.—From Trustees of the Harbour of Stonehaven, for the Establishment of a General Harbour Conservancy Board.—From Haddington, for Alteration of the Law of Elections (Scotland).—By Lord Brougham, from Members of an Independent Congregation of Watton, Norfolk, against the Proposed Government Plan of Education.—From Broughshane, for Revision of Law of Landlord and Tenant (Ireland).—From Devonport, for Legalizing Marriages with the Sister, or other more remote Relation of a Deceased Wife.