ABSTRACT
George II then informed the Lords that he desired his second son, the Duke of Cumberland, the Primate, and the holders of certain great offices to be members of the Council which was to be appointed to assist the regent. The provisions relative to the Council were sharply criticized, when the bill was before Parliament, on the ground that it was dangerous and inexpedient to divide the power of the Crown; but apart from that there was little opposition to the bill. For had it become law it would have removed the only check upon the Lords, and, had they refused to repeal it, they would have had power to veto popular bills. For the Irish Houses resolved to present an address to the Prince of Wales praying him to assume the regency of Ireland without any restrictions.
