Debate on the bill for prohibiting the exportation of corn.
Debate on a seditious paper.
Debate on incorporating the new-raised men into the standing regiments.
Debate on taking the state of the army into consideration.
Debate respecting officers on half-pay.
Debate on an address for papers relating to admiral Haddock.
Debate regarding the departure of the French and Spanish squadrons.
Debate on addressing his majesty for the removal of sir R. Walpole.
Debate on cleansing the city of Westminster.
Debate on the bill to prevent inconveniencies arising from the insurance of ships.
Debate on the bill for the encouragement and increase of seamen.
Debate on the bill for the punishment of mutiny and desertion.
Debate on addressing the king.
Debate on supporting the queen of Hungary.
Debate on choosing a speaker.
Debate on the address.
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