CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/52/108
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Mr Gladstone to Queen Victoria
Date12 November 1880
WriterGladstone, William Ewart
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionCabinet will consider plans for relieving the House of Commons of a portion of its duties. The necessity for a better adjustment of the instrument of Legislation. How to discourage or repress obstruction, and how to reduce the heavy arrears of business. William Edward Forster's report on lawlessness in Ireland to be considered by the Cabinet. Cabinet appointed a Cabinet Committee to consider corrupt practices in elections. Hartington's communications with Queen Victoria on the question of India-Afghanistan-Kandahar approved by the Cabinet. Cabinet authorised the preparation of a Bill relating to Bankruptcy.
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