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Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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Excerpt from British parliamentary debate on economy, quoting the Regent's commitment to economic measures. MPs question the Chancellor on potential salary increases for Scottish revenue commissioners and law officers, and reduction of the war department secretary's office amid peace. The Chancellor answers briefly before refusing more questions.
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"You may rely on every disposition on my part to concur in measures of economy."--Regent's Speech.
Sir Robert Heron--"I wish to know whether it is in contemplation to increase the salaries of the commissioners of the revenue in Scotland?"
Chancellor of the Exchequer--"It is."
Mr. Tierney--"I wish to know whether, as we are now at peace, there is to be any reduction in the office of secretary of state for the war department, or whether it is, as it ought to be, abolished?"
Lord Castlereagh--"We must not be questioned in this unparliamentary manner."
Mr. Brougham--"I wish to know whether it is in contemplation to increase the salaries of the Law-officers in Scotland?"
Chancellor of the Exchequer--"I will answer no more questions."
Now, John Bull, if you do not look about you, shut your eyes for ever!
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Regent's speech pledges support for economic measures. Sir Robert Heron asks about increasing salaries of Scottish revenue commissioners; Chancellor confirms it. Mr. Tierney inquires about reducing or abolishing the war department secretary's office in peacetime; Lord Castlereagh objects to the manner. Mr. Brougham asks about increasing salaries of Scottish Law-officers; Chancellor refuses further questions. Satirical warning to John Bull.