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Bill Number2251Session1785
Title To establish the business of a pawnbroker, and to authorize such persons as shall be duly qualified to carry on the same to lend money on pawns or pledges, and to receive interest at a higher rate than heretofore was recoverable by law.
Variant Title(s) To regulate the trade of pawnbrokers, and to enable them to take a higher interest for sums under £10 than £6 per cent per annum. [11 Apr.]
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Originating Body Commons
Leave or Order 11 Apr 1785Leave or Order to Mr Holmes