House of Commons Journal Volume 1: 20 May 1572

Martis, vicesimo Maii, 1572

Woodhowse's Estate.

1. The Bill for the Assurance of Lands, late of Sir William and Sir Thomas Woodhowse, Knights, deceased. The first Reading; and referred unto Sir John Thynne, Sir Robert Wyngfeld, Mr. Moore, Mr. Grymston, Mr. Norton, and Mr. Snagge; to confer with the Parties and their Friends, touching their Assents to the Proceeding of the Bill.

Vagabonds, &c.

LL. 1. The Bill against Vagabonds, and for Relief of the Poor. - The first Reading.

Defendants.

1. 2. The Proviso to the Bill of Decem Tales, twice read; and the Bill and Proviso ordered to be ingrossed.

Tenths, &c.

3. The Bill against the Deceits of Under-collectors of the Tenths and Subsidies of the Clergy. - The third Reading. - Jud'm.

Shrewsburie.

3. The Bill for the Town of Shrewsburie. - The third Reading. - Jud'm.

Rites, &c.

The Bill for Rites and Ceremonies. - The third Reading ; and referred, to be considered by Mr. Treasurer, Sir Thomas Scotte, Mr. Attorney of the Duchy, Mr. Popham, Mr. Yelverton, Mr. Dannett, Mr. Dalton, Mr. Audeley, Mr. Nich. St. Leger, Mr. Randall, Mr. Skynner, and Mr. Pister; to meet this Afternoon, at the Star-chamber.