Lords Sitting of 3 February 1848

Preamble
MINUTES.] Took the Oaths.—Several Lords.
PETITIONS PRESENTED. From Clergy and others of Trigg Minor, and other places, against the Admission of Jews into Parliament.—From Cheltenham, and Liskeard, for the Removal of Jewish Disabilities,—From Oxford, for Alteration in the present System of Militia Service.—From the Magistrates and others of the Royal Burgh of Cupar, in Fife, for Alteration of Law respecting Highways (Scotland).—From Masters of Workhouses, Relieving Officers, and others connected with the Administration of the Laws relating to the Relief of the Poor in England and Wales, for Provision and Superannuation of all Meritorious Officers who may become Permanently Disabled.—From Inhabitants of Launceston, Van Diemen's Land, for Preventing the further Transportation of Criminals to Van Diemen's Land.—From Cheltenham, in favour of the Health of Towns Bill.—From Inhabitants of Disley and Neighbourhood, for Imposing the Severest Penalties on all Roman Catholic Priests who shall Denounce Persons from the Altar.—From Inhabitants of the Parish of Martock (county of Somerset), against further Concessions to Roman Catholics.