Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 16, 1696-1701. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1767-1830.
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DIE Martis, 21 Februarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Corn, to prevent the distilling of, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to prohibit the excessive distilling of Spirits and Low Wines from Corn, and against the exporting of Beer and Ale, and to prevent Frauds in Distillers."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill, with the Amendments, shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. with Amendments to it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Sir Robert Legard and Mr. Meredith:
To return the said Bill, and desire their Concurrence to their Lordships Amendments.
Russia Trade, for enlarging, Bill:
After hearing Counsel, for and against the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enlarge the Trade to Russia:"
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enlarge the Trade to Russia."
ORDERED, That the Consideration of the said Bill be committed to the Lords following; (videlicet,)
PRAYERS.
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Saturday next, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Russia Company and Commissioners of Navy to attend.
It is ORDERED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That some of the Commissioners of the Navy Board, and also some Persons of the Russia Company, and other Merchants who attended this Day, do attend the Lords Committees appointed to consider of the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enlarge the Trade to Russia," on Saturday next, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Jovis, (videlicet,) vicesimum tertium diem instantis Februarii, hora undecima Aurora, Dominis sic decernentibus.