House of Commons
Saturday, June 30 1804
Minutes
The Exchequer Bills bill was read a 3d time, and passed.—On the motion for the 3d reading of the Irish Stamp Duties bill, Mr. Corry stated, that it was his intention, had the hon. mover and framer of the bill been present, to have proposed a short clause by way of rider to the bill, for regulating the mode of keeping the Irish Stamp Duty accounts. Mr. Sturgess Bourne expressed his readiness to postpone the 3d reading of the bill to Monday, in order to accommodate the right hon. gent. Mr. Corry declined accepting of this indulgence, and stated, that he believed the object he had in view could be obtained by an order of the house. The bill was then read a 3d time and passed.—Mr. Huskissor presented an Account of the estimated Charge on his Majesty's Civil List Revenue for the quarters ending 5th April and 5th July, 1804. He also presented an Account of the money advanced from the Civil List for public services, not made good by parliament, and an Account of the Sum wanted to defray the Expenses of employing Convicts at home. Ordered to lie on the table.—The Irish Customs and Excise bill was reported, and ordered to be read a 3d time on Monday Mr. Alexander brought up a bill, granting an Annuity to the family of the late Lord Kilwarden. Read a 1st time, and ordered to be read a 2d time on Monday.—Adjourned.