Bill of Resumption passed

Question 1

Bill of Resumption passed:

Date

Answer 1

1699

Question 2

Bill of Resumption passed:

Summary

Answer 2

Commission investigating confiscated lands in Ireland issued its report and found that William had made excessive gains to loyal courtiers.

Commons put forward a Bill of Resumption.

• Infuriated William, who saw it as an infringement of his royal prerogative and a personal insult.

After an attempt by the Lords to stall the bill, William reluctantly gave it the royal assent, allowing the parliamentary session to be brought to an end.

Provisions:

• Bill stated that any grants of land in Ireland given to members of the Privy Council were illegal.
• 13 trustees were to be appointed in order to hear claims to estates in Ireland and sell them to the most appropriate individuals.
• The money arising from the sale of lands was to go towards the arrears of pay due to the army.