Note 3 — Chapter XI
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[This division was taken on Lord Sandon's motion against the reduction of the duty on foreign sugars, which was carried against the Government by a majority of 36 in a House of 598. On May 24 Sir Robert Peel moved a direct vote of non-confidence in Ministers, which was carried on June 4 by a majority of one—312 for the motion, 311 against it. On June 7 the intended dissolution of Parliament was announced by Lord John Russell.]