House of Commons Journal Volume 7: 3 December 1652

Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 7, 1651-1660. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1802.

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'House of Commons Journal Volume 7: 3 December 1652', in Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 7, 1651-1660( London, 1802), British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/commons-jrnl/vol7/p225 [accessed 27 July 2024].

Friday, the 3d of December, 1652.

Prayers.

Preservation of Timber.

ORDERED, That the Informations which have been given to the Council of State, touching Wastes and Spoils committed in the Forests, or otherwise, in the Timber and Woods belonging to the Commonwealth, be transmitted to the Committee appointed to consider of the Improvement of Parks: And that the same Powers, which were formerly in the Council of State, as to the Preservation of Timber and Woods, be transferred to that Committee; who have Power to receive and examine all Informations that are or shall be given touching that Business: And to take Care for the Preservation of the Timber and Woods, for the future; and to send for Persons and Witnesses: And Mr. Lechmere and Mr. Aldworth, are added to that Committee.

Charge of the Forces.

The House this Day resumed the Debate upon the Report made Yesterday, touching the Charge of the Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Resolved, That the House do sit To-morrow and Monday, only for this Time, notwithstanding the former Order.

Ordered, That this Debate be adjourned till To-morrow Morning; to be resumed the first Business; nothing to intervene.