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Bill Number3050Session1717
Title For exempting British linen imported from all duties, and granting to his majesty an additional duty on cordage, and for the more effectual preventing of frauds and abuses in the hempen and flaxen manufactures of this kingdom, and for the further encouragement thereof.
Variant Title(s) For exempting British linen imported from all duties, and granting to his majesty an additional duty on cordage. [8 Oct.]
Heads of Bill Stages
Originating Body Commons
Leave or Order 2 Oct 1717Leave or Order to Ralph Gore Chancellor of Exchequer [0872]
Read & Committed 8 Oct 1717Presented by Mr Ward [2180]
Reported 12 Oct 1717Reported by Mr Ward [2180]
Sent to Chief Governor 12 Oct 1717   
Privy Council Stages
Decision of the Irish Privy Council Approved 
Received & Referred to Law Officers31 Oct 1717 
Petition to English Privy Council None 
Decision of the English Privy Council Amended 
Engrossed 14 Nov 1717 
Returned Bill Stages
House Presented Commons 
Presented 3 Dec 1717 
Sent to Other House 7 Dec 1717 
Royal Assent 19 Dec 1717 
Statute Number 4 George I c.6
 
Related Bills 1715
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