Feb. 27. Defends proposed reduction of duty on foreign wines.
March 5. Explains objects of Savings Banks bill.
March 9. Defends commercial treaty.
March 12. On Paper Duty Repeal bill.
March 26. On Refreshment Houses and Wine Licences bill.
April 16. Inaugural address before University of Edinburgh on the Work of Universities.
May 3. In support of Representation of the People bill.
May 8. On Paper Duty Repeal bill.
July 5 and 17. Protests against interference of House of Lords with supply bills.
Aug. 6. Defends reduction of Customs Duty on paper.